The image is a photograph of a plaque on a blue wall. The plaque is rectangular in shape and has a white background with black text. The text on the plaque reads "Antonio Canaletto (1697-1768) Italian: The Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice, looking East about 1745 Oil on canvas. This view shows the celebrated waterfront known as the Riviera degli Schwavoni, teeming with people and activity. At the left is the column of St Mark, topped by his winged lion, with the majestic gothic façade of the Doge's Palace behind it. This picture and the pair show opposite views taken from the same point near the entrance to the Piazzetta of St. Mark's. Lent by Teviot Investments Limited with the consent of the Earl of Portofino 2014 (NGL 001-13).