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View of San Giorgio Maggiore, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
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View of San Giorgio Maggiore, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
5853937 View of San Giorgio Maggiore, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 72x120.6 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: In foreground, the Laguna, with numerous gondolas and other vessels, to left, the Church of San Giorgio, behind which is a lofty campanile, to right, the island, La Guidecca.); © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection; Archibald McLellan Collection, purchased, 1856
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© © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection Archibald McLellan Collection, purchased, 1856 / Bridgeman Images
Bacino Francesco Guardi Giudecca Gondola Gondolas Guardi Francesco 1712 1793 Landmark Metropolitan City Of Venice Palladian Panorama Panoramic San Giorgio Maggiore Venetians 18e Siecle 18th Century 18th Centuries
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This print showcases Francesco Guardi's "View of San Giorgio Maggiore" painted around 1760. The oil on canvas masterpiece measures 72x120.6 cm and is housed in the Glasgow Museums, UK as part of the Archibald McLellan Collection. The painting presents a picturesque scene with the Laguna in the foreground, adorned with numerous gondolas and other vessels gracefully gliding through its waters. To the left stands the magnificent Church of San Giorgio, accompanied by a towering campanile that adds grandeur to the composition. On the right side, we catch a glimpse of La Guidecca island. Guardi's attention to detail and skillful brushwork beautifully captures Venetian life during this period. The vibrant colors and play of light evoke a sense of tranquility and charm unique to Venice. As we immerse ourselves in this artwork, we are transported back to 18th-century Italy, where Venetians went about their daily lives against an enchanting backdrop. This piece not only showcases Guardi's talent as a painter but also serves as a testament to his ability to capture architectural beauty. With its panoramic view and Palladian architecture showcased throughout, this painting offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate both natural landscapes and man-made wonders simultaneously. It is truly an exquisite representation of European art from that era.
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