Sujet
A Venetian Courtyard, c1770s. Creator: Francesco Guardi.
Légende
A Venetian Courtyard, c1770s. This view into a Venetian courtyard shows people engaged in everyday activities, such as a woman washing clothes. The focus of the painting, however, is on the beauty of the decaying architecture and the rich tonal variations of the shaded walls. Architectural painting of the 18th century typically represented monumental vistas of grand buildings, but, in this work, Guardi has found a different kind of beauty by painting a building from its back side. Guardi's paintings combine a sense of place with a lightness of touch that suggest the potential romance and adventure around every corner. They were particularly popular with British visitors on the Grand Tour, for whom such views served as charming souvenirs.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM23B21_350
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
52,7Mo (2,5Mo) / 31,4cm x 42,0cm / 3712 x 4960 (300dpi)