Francesco Guardi
Francesco Guardi (1712–1793) was a Republic of Venice painter and graphic artist.
Also recorded as Francesco Guada; François Guardi; Fr. Guardi; Francesco Gardis; Franchesko Gvardi; Francesco Guarde.
Overview
The authority record associates the name with Rococo. Work is classified under Veduta and landscape painting. Places of work recorded in the authority include Venice. Works named in the authority record include A Regatta on the Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Landscape with a Quay and Ships on a Lake, The Doge Alvise IV. Mocenigo on the Bucentaur near the Riva di Sant'Elena and The Parlor of the Nuns at San Zaccaria. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.
In detail
Italian painter (1712-1793)
Sources
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“Francesco Guardi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q318769: Francesco Guardi
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