Who painted View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore?

View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore was painted by Francesco Guardi in 1762.

Where can I see View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore?

View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore is held by Philadelphia Museum of Art.

What movement is View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore?

View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore?

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Artwork

View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore

Francesco Guardi , 1762

View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Francesco Guardi. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Overview

View between the Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore is an oil painting by Francesco Guardi, created around 1762. It is a representative work of the Rococo movement and is held in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil scene of Venice's waterways, with the church of San Giorgio Maggiore in the distance. Figures in the foreground engage in everyday activities, while the soft, cloudy sky above adds to the serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Guardi's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye towards the distant church. The painting's style reflects Guardi's shift towards vedute, or cityscape paintings, after 1760, evolving beyond the precise manner of his contemporaries.

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Artist

Francesco Guardi

Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (Italian pronunciation: ; 5 October 1712 – 1 January 1793) was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School.