Pair of magnificent Lagoon Capriccios

"Capriccios with architectural ruins, lagoon views and figures" Francesco Guardi (Venice 1712-1793) Pair of oils on canvas Coeval carved and gilded wooden frames Canvas dimensions cm. 58 x 38.5 frames 68 x 48 II^ half of the 18th century This splendid "pendant" of capriccios executed with rare finesse and a light and precise touch can undoubtedly be attributed to the hand of the great Venetian landscape painter Francesco Guardi. In fact, they are two precious jewels that unequivocally present all the pictorial and stylistic peculiarities of the certain works of the great Master, considered together with Canaletto the greatest interpreter of Venetian landscape painting and in particular Venetian landscape painting in the golden century of the lagoon city. Unlike Canaletto, Guardi does not paint details with absolute precision, but expresses himself with a personal style that set a precedent, capable of creating an impressionistic atmosphere. This style was known as "pittura di tocco", made with small luminous touches and lively and airy brushstrokes that managed to describe in a sublime way the typically Venetian settings of city views and the inevitable capriccios. The two excellent works evidently represent his pictorial creed and are the synthesis of his extraordinary production. The comparison between these two rare capriccios by the great Master and the infinite production of paintings made by the followers of his school, clearly highlights his exceptional stylistic and pictorial elegance and his unequaled "touch" at the tip of the brush. We find the most classic ruins of ancient architectures impeccably depicted, with the dilapidated arches that Guardi favored in his settings and the typical Venetian boats reflected in water with an incredible "wet" effect. Note the perfect execution of the characters, far from the crude reproductions and peculiar prerogative of his technique in describing the moving figures, with an unequaled pictorial rendering, taken as a model by many Venetian artists. As for the chromatic range, finally, the two canvases reflect the most typical Venetian tradition with luminous and delicate blue-green colors with soft chiaroscuro but of great three-dimensional effect. Excellent state of conservation. The works are intact, without restorations and repainting, still complete with their original carved and gilded frames, of typically Venetian production. They were professionally relined towards the end of the 19th century. (see photos of details on the private site) All photographic details are published on our private site. https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/capricci-con-rovine-architettoniche-vedute-veneziane-e-figure We issue a certificate of authenticity and a detailed descriptive sheet. Negotiable price and customized payment