Italian, 1712–1793
Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (1712–1793) was an Italian painter and nobleman from Venice, associated with the Venetian School. Early in his career, he worked with his brother Gian Antonio on religious subjects before focusing on vedute after 1760. His style evolved from the influence of Canaletto and Luca Carlevarijs to a looser approach with lively brushwork and imaginative architecture. Guardi produced both landscapes and figure compositions, contributed to major commissions with his family, and was admitted to the Fine Art Academy of Venice in 1782.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Francesco Guardi · Wikidata Q318769
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