The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum presents an exceptional exhibition of Francesco Guardi's works. Explore 18 oil paintings and a drawing, highlighting iconic Venetian scenes and atmospheric 'capriccios' from 1765 to 1791. This unique display, exclusively from the Gulbenkian Museum collection, offers a deep dive into Guardi's evolving artistic style as a vedutista.
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This exhibition presents a unique collection of works by Francesco Guardi from the Museum Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon. Featuring 18 oil paintings and one drawing, it showcases iconic Venetian views, festivals, and 'capriccios' from 1765 to 1791.
For the first time in Madrid, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum hosts an exceptional display of works by Francesco Guardi, exclusively drawn from the collection of the Museum Calouste Gulbenkian. This exhibition features 18 oil paintings and one drawing, making Guardi the most represented artist in Gulbenkian's extensive art collection. The exhibited pieces, created between 1765 and 1791, capture iconic Venetian scenes such as the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace, lively festivals like the Ascension, as well as atmospheric 'capriccios' from the latter part of Guardi's career. Guardi's artistic trajectory saw him transition from historical and religious subjects to captivating views of Venice. Initially influenced by the precise style of Canaletto, he later infused his compositions with greater vitality and illusionism. Following Canaletto's death in 1768, Guardi rose to prominence as Venice's leading vedutista, celebrated for his atmospheric depictions and unique interpretation of the city's spirit.
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