Artwork
View near Venice
View near Venice is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Francesco Guardi. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
View near Venice is a painting by Francesco Guardi, a Venetian artist, created around 1762. It is an oil painting held in the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil canal scene with buildings and trees. A small structure is on the left, and a larger one is on the right, set against a soft gray sky with blue and white undertones.
Technique & Style
Guardi's use of light and shadow creates a sense of atmosphere, with warm building tones contrasting with the cool sky. Loose, expressive brushstrokes give the painting a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of the Rococo style.
History & Provenance
After his brother Gian Antonio's death in 1760, Guardi shifted his focus to cityscapes, or vedute. View near Venice reflects this change, showcasing his later style.
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.
Capriccio with an Obelisk on a Lagoon
Seaport with a Castle
The island of Anconetta, Venice
Llanberis Pass & Twr Padarn
Hilly Landscape with a Ruined Tower
Bay on a Sea Coast
Landschaft
River Landscape with a Ruined Tower and a Distant Village
Garden of an Italian Villa
A River Scene
Landscape with Sandy Slope
A View of Venice