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The lock at Dolo on the Brenta: Capriccio, by Francesco Guardi, oil, 1790

The lock at Dolo on the Brenta: Capriccio

Francesco Guardi

1790

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

Dominant colour

Overview

The lock at Dolo on the Brenta: Capriccio is a 1790 oil by Francesco Guardi, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Francesco Guardi
When & what style?
1790
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

The painting is titled The lock at Dolo on the Brenta: Capriccio. It was created by Francesco Guardi in 1780. The artist was Italian and worked with oil paint, which was a common medium at the time. This fact is interesting because oil paint allowed for rich colors and details. You can learn more about the artist's style and techniques at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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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