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O canal Giudecca e a Igreja de Santa Marta, by Francesco Guardi, unspecified, 1770

O canal Giudecca e a Igreja de Santa Marta

Francesco Guardi

1770

unspecified

From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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Overview

O canal Giudecca e a Igreja de Santa Marta is a 1770 unspecified by Francesco Guardi, a Rococo painting work, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Who painted this?
Francesco Guardi
When & what style?
1770 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of a canal, with boats and buildings in the background. The sky is light and airy, with a few clouds scattered about. In the foreground, people are going about their daily business, adding a sense of life to the scene. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, from the cool blues and greens of the water to the warm earth tones of the buildings. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, giving the painting a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Francesco Guardi, an Italian artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes.

About the artist

Portrait of Francesco Guardi
Artist

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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