Francesco Guardi
Hilly Landscape with a Ruined Tower
About this artwork
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artist:Francesco GuardiItalian (1712 - 1793)
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title:Hilly Landscape with a Ruined Tower
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date created:About 1770 - 1780
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:25.20 x 41.20 cm; Framed: 44.40 x 60.80 x 3.60 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1891
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accession number:NG 829
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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...
