Venice from the Bacino di San Marco
The Met
Artist: Francesco Guardi(Italian, Venice 1712–1793 Venice)
Date: ca. 1765–75
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Adele L. Lehman, in memory of Arthur Lehman, 1965
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Panoramic view of a city skyline, a waterway with numerous boats, under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide panoramic view shows a waterway under a cloudy sky. The sky, occupying the top third, is deep blue-grey with patches of lighter blue and white clouds. Below the sky, a long, detailed cityscape stretches across the horizon. On the far left, a tall, square bell tower with a pointed top rises above a cluster of light-colored buildings. To its right, a large, ornate palace-like structure with multiple arched windows and a red roof stands out, flanked by other buildings of varying sizes and architectural styles. Further to the right, the city continues with more buildings, some featuring red-tiled roofs and spires, receding into the distance. The middle ground and foreground feature dark, reflective waters, densely populated with numerous boats and human figures. Many small, slender boats, resembling gondolas, are scattered across the water, each carrying one or more figures. Several larger sailing vessels with tall masts and furled or partially unfurled sails are prominent, particularly in the foreground on both the left and right sides. Their hulls are dark brown or black, and their sails are typically light brown or grey. In the center, closer to the city, a distinctive large red boat with an elaborate golden stern is visible. Figures in various colorful garments, including reds, whites, and blues, are seen on the boats. The water reflects the sky and the distant buildings.
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