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Ponte sobre o Brenta perto da eclusa Dolo, by Francesco Guardi, unspecified, 1770

Ponte sobre o Brenta perto da eclusa Dolo

Francesco Guardi

1770

unspecified

From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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Overview

Ponte sobre o Brenta perto da eclusa Dolo 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 depicts a serene canal scene, with a bridge spanning the waterway. The sky above is a soft blue, dotted with clouds. In the foreground, people are engaged in various activities, such as rowing a boat or standing on the bridge. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The brushstrokes are delicate, with a focus on capturing the play of light on the water. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, 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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