The Grand Canal with San Simeone Piccolo and Santa Lucia 1780
francescoguardi
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
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boat
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sky
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abstract painting
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abandoned
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ship
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sculpture
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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derelict
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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water
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watercolor
Francesco Guardi’s *The Grand Canal with San Simeone Piccolo and Santa Lucia* (1780) is a captivating depiction of the Grand Canal in Venice. The painting, housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, captures the bustling energy of the canal, with gondolas gliding across its surface and figures lining the banks. The iconic San Simeone Piccolo church with its distinctive dome takes center stage, creating a sense of depth and grandeur. Guardi, known for his vivid vedute (cityscape views), skillfully captures the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the city's architectural beauty and conveying the essence of Venetian life.
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