Venice: The Rialto
The Met
Artist: Francesco Guardi(Italian, Venice 1712–1793 Venice)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 12 5/8 in. (18.1 x 32.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A painting of a canal, a large arched bridge, tall buildings, and numerous boats
Detailed Description
A painting depicts a canal scene under a light sky. The canal extends from the foreground toward a large, arched stone bridge, which is prominent in the central midground. The bridge features multiple arches and is lined with buildings along its upper deck, with numerous small figures visible on its surface and approaches. On both the left and right banks of the canal, tall, multi-story buildings with numerous windows and chimneys line the water's edge, their facades rendered in muted tones of cream, brown, and gray. Many boats, including long, narrow vessels and larger boats with white sails, populate the canal. Some boats are docked along the banks, while others are being rowed or sailed by small figures. Small figures are also visible on the quays and bridges. The water reflects the light sky and surrounding structures, appearing a greenish-gray. The sky above is a pale, hazy blue with a few faint, wispy clouds.
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