1789
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Capriccio with Ruins and Figures is a 1789 oil by Francesco Guardi, depicting Ruins, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows ancient ruins with crumbling columns and arches. The scene is set against a light blue sky with white clouds. In the foreground, a figure in a blue robe is walking towards the ruins. The artist has used a range of colors, from the warm tones of the stone to the cool blues of the sky. The overall effect is one of decay and neglect, as if the ruins have been abandoned for centuries. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Francesco Guardi.
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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