Francesco’s work is defined by its 18th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The Grand Canal, Venice
Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)

The Garden of Palazzo Contarini dal Zaffo
Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)

Ruined Archway
Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)

Capriccio: The Lagoon
Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)

A Capriccio with a Ruined Gothic Arch
Francesco Guardi Italian, 1712-1793

Harem Scene
Francesco Guardi Italian, 1712-1793

Adoration of the Shepherds (recto); Three Sketches: Buildings by Canal with Boats, Landscape with Buldings on Hillside, Buildings with Portico (verso)
Francesco Guardi Italian, 1712-1793

Capriccio with a Squall on the Lagoon
Francesco Guardi Italian, 1712-1793

Gateway Near a Landing Bridge
Francesco Guardi Italian, 1712-1793

Bacino di San Marco with the Dogana del Mare and Santa Maria della Salute
Francesco Guardi, style of Italian, 1712-1793

View of Campo San Zanipolo with the Temporary Platform Erected for the Visit of Pope Pius VI
Francesco Guardi Italian, 1712–1793

Ruins in a Park, Two Figures
Style of Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712-1793) or a follower of Claude Gillot (French, 1673-1722)

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

May
Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, 1727-1815) after William Hamilton (English, 1751-1801) published by John and Josiah Boydell (English, 18th century)

Interior: A Sultana taking Coffee in the Harem
Giovanni Antonio Guardi (Italian, 1699–1760)

Adam and Eve in Paradise
Francesco Solimena (Italian, 1657–1747)

Il Ridotto
Giovanni Antonio Guardi Italian, 1699-1760

Francesco de' Medici
Attributed to Alessandro Allori (Italian, 1535–1607)

Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Francis
Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660)

Wine Cistern
Francesco Durantino Italian, active 1543-after 1553