A Coastal Architectural Capriccio 

This capriccio, an architectural fantasy, is a work by Italian painter Francesco Guardi. The painting depicts a scene along the coast featuring a grouping of structures with a view across the water. The light brushwork and airy atmosphere are characteristic of Guardi's style. While the structures are presented in a loosely rendered manner, the overall effect is one of immediacy and vitality, capturing a fleeting moment in time.