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
Ruined Archway
Capriccio: The Lagoon
A Capriccio with a Ruined Gothic Arch
Francesco Guardi Italian, 1712-1793
Harem Scene
Adoration of the Shepherds (recto); Three Sketches: Buildings by Canal with Boats, Landscape with Buldings on Hillside, Buildings with Portico (verso)
Capriccio with a Squall on the Lagoon
Gateway Near a Landing Bridge
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