Artwork
Il Canal Grande a palazzo Grimani, verso il ponte di Rialto
Il Canal Grande a palazzo Grimani, verso il ponte di Rialto is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Francesco Guardi. It dates from 1757 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Il Canal Grande a palazzo Grimani, verso il ponte di Rialto is an oil painting by Francesco Guardi, created in 1757. It is a representative work of the Venetian School and the Rococo movement, held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil scene of the Grand Canal in Venice, near the Grimani Palace and the Rialto Bridge. The calm water reflects the surrounding buildings and sky, with several boats and their occupants adding a sense of activity.
Technique & Style
Guardi's use of color and visible brushstrokes creates a textured and deep representation of the scene. Warm tones characterize the buildings, while cool blues dominate the water, bringing the cityscape to life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (Italian pronunciation: ; 5 October 1712 – 1 January 1793) was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School.
The Grand Canal in Venice with the Rialto Bridge
View of the Grand Canal toward the Punta della Dogana
View of the Grand Canal near Cà Pesaro
The Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge, Venice
Grand Canal: Looking North from Near the Rialto Bridge
Grand Canal: Looking from Palazzo Balbi
Grand Canal with Sam Simeone piccolo
The Grand Canal in Venice from Palazzo Flangini to Campo San Marcuola
The Grand Canal seen from the Palazzo Balbi towards the Bridge of Rialto
Rialto Bridge in Venice
Untitled
L’isola della Giudecca con le chiese delle Zitelle e del redentore