Venetian School artist Francesco Guardi produced ‘veduta” (“views” or small landscapes), portraits, and miscellaneous subjects. Color was appreciated over line, and drama and emotion were more important than realism to the Venetians like Guardi. Here we see a sketch in ink and brown wash that likely would serve as a background to one of this master’s expressive subjects on canvas.
A Palace Entrance Hall with a Grand Staircase, c.1760, Ink with Brown Color WashFrancesco Guardi Italian (1725 - 1769) |
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Venetian School artist Francesco Guardi produced ‘veduta” (“views” or small landscapes), portraits, and miscellaneous subjects. Color was appreciated over line, and drama and emotion were more important than realism to the Venetians like Guardi. Here we see a sketch in ink and brown wash that likely would serve as a background to one of this master’s expressive subjects on canvas. |
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