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Francesco Guardi (October 5, 1712- January 1,
1793), Venice|Venetian painter, was a pupil of
Canaletto, and followed his style so closely that
pictures are very frequently attributed to his
more celebrated master. He is considered to be
among the last practitioners, along with his
brothers, of the classic Venetian school of
painting.

Nevertheless, the diversity, once perceived, is
marked--Canaletto's painting is more solid,
architectural, and meticulously etched, while
Guardi's style is looser, noticeable for spirited
touch, sparkling colour and picturesquely sketched
figures--in these respects being fully equal to
Canaletto. Guardi sometimes coloured Canaletto's
designs. Canaletto is said to have painted the
Serene republic rising above the waters of the
lagoon; in Guardi, it appears to melt into the fog
and murky water.

He had extraordinary facility, three or four days
being enough for producing an entire work. The
number of his performances is large in proportion
to this facility and to the love of gain which
characterized him. Many of his works are to be
found in England and seven in the Louvre.

commons|Francesco Guardi

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1911

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Image:Guardi Lagoon.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The
Lagoon Looking toward Murano from the Fondamenta
Nuove (1765-70) Oil on canvas, 31,7 x 52,7 cm  
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Francesco Guardi (October 5, 1712- January 1,
1793), Venice|Venetian painter, was a pupil of
Canaletto, and followed his style so closely that
pictures are very frequently attributed to his
more celebrated master. He is considered to be
among the last practitioners, along with his
brothers, of the classic Venetian school of
painting.

Nevertheless, the diversity, once perceived, is
marked--Canaletto's painting is more solid,
architectural, and meticulously etched, while
Guardi's style is looser, noticeable for spirited
touch, sparkling colour and picturesquely sketched
figures--in these respects being fully equal to
Canaletto. Guardi sometimes coloured Canaletto's
designs. Canaletto is said to have painted the
Serene republic rising above the waters of the
lagoon; in Guardi, it appears to melt into the fog
and murky water.

He had extraordinary facility, three or four days
being enough for producing an entire work. The
number of his performances is large in proportion
to this facility and to the love of gain which
characterized him. Many of his works are to be
found in England and seven in the Louvre.

commons|Francesco Guardi

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1911