1762
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
A Venetian Squero or Boatyard is a 1762 oil by Francesco Guardi, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a serene scene of a Venetian boatyard, with a large building on the left side and a body of water on the right. In the foreground, several men are engaged in various activities, such as rowing a boat or standing on the shore. The sky above is a soft, cloudy grey, which adds to the overall sense of calmness. One interesting detail in the painting is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create depth and texture. The building on the left side is partially shaded, while the men in the foreground are illuminated by the soft light of the sky. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (Italian pronunciation: ; 5 October 1712 – 1 January 1793) was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School.
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