Capriccio with a Circular Tower, Two Houses, and a Bridge
The Met
Artist: Francesco Guardi(Italian, Venice 1712–1793 Venice)
Date: 18th century
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on paper, laid down on Masonite
Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (5.4 x 8.9 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Stone tower with a red flag, a bridge, boats on water, and figures under clouds
Detailed Description
The image depicts a landscape under a light blue sky with scattered white clouds. In the center, a tall, round stone tower with battlements stands at the water's edge, topped by a red flag fluttering to the left. To the left of the tower, a stone bridge with two visible arches spans the water, connecting to a green bank where a small tree grows. Several small figures are visible on the bridge. The water reflects the sky and surrounding structures. In the foreground, a sandy or muddy bank extends from the lower right, featuring a few small figures and what appear to be white ducks or geese near the water's edge. Further right on this bank, a few wooden posts are partially submerged. On the water, a small boat with two figures is positioned near the base of the tower, while a larger sailboat with a white sail is visible in the distance on the right. The overall color palette is dominated by blues, greens, browns, and grays.
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