A British Warship in Port’. A late 18th century ’Grand Tour’ oil on canvas in the manner of Francesco Guardi. Francesco Guardi was, after Canaletto, the main painter of views of Venice in the 18th century. His early figurative paintings were carried out in association with his brother, Gian Antonio, but in about 1760 Guardi turned to view painting. Following Canaletto, he recorded both the architecture of the city and the celebrations of its inhabitants in interior and exterior scenes. These works brought him great success. The work has been professionally cleaned. Dimensions: 74cm wide x 61cm tall.
AU$8,985
A British Warship in Port’. A late 18th century ’Grand Tour’ oil on canvas in the manner of Francesco Guardi. Francesco Guardi was, after Canaletto, the main painter of views of Venice in the 18th century. His early figurative paintings were carried out in association with his brother, Gian Antonio, but in about 1760 Guardi turned to view painting. Following Canaletto, he recorded both the architecture of the city and the celebrations of its inhabitants in interior and exterior scenes. These works brought him great success. The work has been professionally cleaned. Dimensions: 74cm wide x 61cm tall.
AU$8,985
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