1752
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Capriccio of Ruins by the Lagoon is a 1752 ink by Francesco Guardi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is called A Capriccio of Ruins by the Lagoon. It was made during the Baroque period, which is interesting because this style often features dramatic lighting and intense emotions. The artist used a combination of pen, brown ink, and wash on paper to create the work. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Baroque.
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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