Artwork
Rio dei Mendicanti, Venice
Rio dei Mendicanti, Venice is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Francesco Guardi. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Rio dei Mendicanti, Venice is a cityscape painting by Francesco Guardi, a Venetian artist associated with the Rococo movement. Created in 1800, it is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene Venetian canal scene, with gondolas navigating the calm waterway flanked by tall, narrow buildings featuring arched doorways and simple windows.
Technique & Style
Guardi's work is characterized by a fluid, expressive technique that evolved from the influence of Canaletto. The painting's aged appearance is evident in its faded quality, suggesting the effects of time on the artwork.
History & Provenance
Guardi shifted his focus to vedute, or cityscapes, after his brother's death in 1760, eventually developing a distinctive style that is represented in this 1800 painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (Italian pronunciation:; 5 October 1712 – 1 January 1793) was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School.
