The Ridotto Pubblico at Palazzo Dandolo
The Met
Artist: Francesco Guardi(Italian, Venice 1712–1793 Venice)
Date: ca. 1765–68
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 13 3/8 x 20 in. (34 x 50.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Lore Heinemann, in memory of her husband, Dr. Rudolf J. Heinemann, 1996
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large, high-ceilinged room filled with numerous figures in varied costumes and cloaks
Detailed Description
A large, high-ceilinged interior space is filled with numerous figures. The ceiling is a light gray-green, characterized by prominent, evenly spaced horizontal and diagonal beams that form a ribbed pattern. The walls are a warm, muted gold or ochre, appearing textured. Along the upper sections of the walls, several framed, indistinct paintings are visible, interspersed with small, dark sconces that resemble candle holders.On the far left, a tall, arched window with multiple dark panes and mullions allows light into the room. Below this window, a small group of figures is gathered, including a woman in a bright blue dress seated on a chair, facing right, positioned as if in conversation with a standing figure. The expansive reddish-brown floor is mostly clear in the central area.Many figures are scattered across the room, typically in small groups or pairs. Their attire is varied, with a significant number wearing dark cloaks or robes, some with hoods or masks. Brighter colors are visible among the figures, such as a woman in a light pink dress standing near the center, facing away, a figure in a vibrant teal or blue dress further back, and another in a green coat on the right side. The figures are captured in various poses, some appearing to converse, others walking, and a few in more active stances. In the background, an archway opens into another, darker room, also featuring a ribbed ceiling, where additional figures are faintly visible.
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