View of the pier with the Ducal Palace
1790
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From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
1790
unspecified
From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
This painting shows a bustling waterfront scene with a large palace and tower in the background. Several boats are docked in the water, and people are milling about on the shore. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the play of light on the water and the buildings. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the scene is about to come to life. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Francesco Guardi.