Fantastic Landscape

Francesco Guardi

Created:
Movement:
1770
Rococo
key Notes:
Imaginary vistas, Atmospheric perspective
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Dimensions:
Irregular, 61 1/4 x 74 1/2 in. (155.6 x 189.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Francesco Guardi's "Fantastic Landscape" (1770)

Francesco Guardi (1712–1793) was an Italian painter known for his vedute, or detailed cityscapes, and capricci, which are imaginative landscapes. "Fantastic Landscape," created in 1770, exemplifies Guardi's skill in blending reality with fantasy, a hallmark of his later works. This oil on canvas painting showcases his ability to capture atmospheric effects and light, contributing to the Venetian tradition of landscape painting. Guardi's work is significant for its transition from the precise vedute of Canaletto to a more expressive and atmospheric style, influencing the Romantic movement. His paintings are celebrated for their lively brushwork and evocative use of color, which convey a sense of movement and emotion. Guardi's contributions to art history are recognized for their role in the evolution of landscape painting in the 18th century.

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Fantastic Landscape by Francesco Guardi

Created in 1770, "Fantastic Landscape" by Francesco Guardi is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Venetian veduta style, characterized by its imaginative and atmospheric depiction of landscapes. The artwork showcases Guardi's skill in capturing light and texture, contributing to the dreamlike quality of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fantastic Landscape