A Pair of Venetian Views

Object Description

Follower of Francesco Guardi (1712-93)
A Pair of Venetian views: Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge
Oil on canvas, in gilt composition frames
Each approx.16cm. x 19.5 cm. / framed 24 x 27.5 cm.

This pair of attractive small oil on canvas views of Venice date to the early 19th century and are painted by a follower of Francesco Guardi. Despite their distressed condition, they both are skilfully executed with quick brushstrokes, good architectural drawing and a thick impasto in places.

Object Condition

The canvases are in distressed country house condition with accumulations of dirt/smoke, some flecking at the edges and craquelure in places. A few minor chips to the frames.

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