1757
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Il Canal Grande a palazzo Grimani, verso il ponte di Rialto is a 1757 oil by Francesco Guardi, a Rococo painting work, depicting Grand Canal, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting shows a serene scene of the Grand Canal in Venice. The water is calm, reflecting the buildings and sky above. Several boats are scattered across the canal, with people on board. The sky is a light blue with a few clouds. The artist has used a range of colors to bring the scene to life, from the warm tones of the buildings to the cool blues of the water. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful scene, 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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