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A ponte Rialto de acordo com o projeto de Palladio, by Francesco Guardi, unspecified, 1770

A ponte Rialto de acordo com o projeto de Palladio

Francesco Guardi

1770

unspecified

From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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Overview

A ponte Rialto de acordo com o projeto de Palladio is a 1770 unspecified by Francesco Guardi, a Rococo painting work, depicting Rialto Bridge, 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 busy canal scene with a grand white building in the center, featuring a large archway. Several boats are on the water, and people are gathered on the shore. The sky above is a soft blue. In the foreground, a few boats are moored, while others are being rowed or sailed. The grand building dominates the background, with its classical architecture and ornate details. The overall atmosphere is one of activity and bustle, with people going about their daily business. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Francesco Guardi.

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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