The Island of San Michele, Venice
The Met
Artist: Francesco Guardi(Italian, Venice 1712–1793 Venice)
Date: 1770s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19 × 30 3/4 in. (48.3 × 78.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Bustling waterway with a large domed church, tall bell tower, and many boats
Detailed Description
A wide landscape depicts a bustling waterway with a city skyline under a light blue sky. The upper third is a pale blue sky with a few wispy, light pinkish-white clouds scattered across it. The lower two-thirds are dominated by calm, light blue-green water that reflects the sky and the buildings. Along the horizon, a continuous line of buildings forms the city. In the center, a prominent light-colored church features a large white dome and a tall, slender, brown bell tower with multiple levels and arched openings, topped by a spire. To the right of the church, a cluster of multi-story, light-brown buildings with visible windows and some darker arched entrances extends across the mid-ground. Further to the right, more indistinct buildings line the water's edge. To the left of the church, distant, less detailed buildings are visible. The water is filled with numerous boats of various sizes. In the left foreground, a large, dark-hulled boat with a brown canopy and a tall mast with a furled sail is positioned, with several small figures on board. In the center foreground, several smaller rowboats, some with figures actively rowing, navigate the water. One boat features a dark, enclosed cabin and a figure standing at the stern. In the right foreground, another large boat with two tall masts and furled sails is laden with cargo and several figures. Many other smaller boats are scattered throughout the mid-ground, some with single figures, others with small groups. The overall palette is dominated by blues, light browns, and whites.
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