The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid proudly presents a significant exhibition featuring Francesco Guardi's Venetian works. This marks the first time the complete collection from the esteemed Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is displayed here. Visitors can explore 18 oil paintings and a drawing, showcasing Guardi's distinctive portrayal of Venice's iconic landmarks and lively festivals from 1765 to 1791.
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This exhibition presents the complete collection of works by Francesco Guardi from the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum for the first time in Madrid. It features 18 oil paintings and one drawing, illustrating iconic Venetian scenes, festivals, and landscapes from 1765 to 1791.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum proudly hosts an extensive presentation of Francesco Guardi's works, drawn from the esteemed Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. This exhibition marks the first time this significant ensemble, comprising 18 oil paintings and a drawing, is shown in its entirety in Madrid. These artworks, created between 1765 and 1791, offer a vivid portrayal of iconic Venetian locales such as the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace, alongside depictions of vibrant festivals like the Ascension and captivating scenes from the city's environs, as well as some of his characteristic 'capricci' from the end of his career. Initially trained as a painter of historical, religious, and still-life subjects, Guardi later turned to painting cityscapes of his native Venice. While he initially followed the precise style of his predecessor Canaletto, Guardi soon infused his compositions with a characteristic vitality and illusionism. Following Canaletto's death in 1768, Guardi rose to prominence as Venice's most important 'vedutista' (view painter), celebrated for his atmospheric and evocative depictions of the city.
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