Francesco Guardi
Lagoon 'Capriccio'
About this artwork
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artist:Francesco GuardiItalian (1712 - 1793)
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title:Lagoon 'Capriccio'
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Pen, black ink and grey wash on paper (probably cut at both sides)
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measurements:24.00 x 17.30 cm
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object type:
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credit line:David Laing Bequest to the Royal Scottish Academy transferred 1910
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accession number:D 1171
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Francesco Guardi
Francesco Guardi
Guardi is famous for his 'vedute' (view paintings of Venice). He was influenced by Canaletto, but did not follow his precise clear style. He introduced a greater feeling for changing light effects and atmosphere into his paintings. Guardi's father, Domenico, and elder brother Gian Antonio were...
