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Saint Mark’s Square , Venice
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1764-1835
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Width: 22.1 cm
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Venice became a major destination of the 18th-century Grand Tour. Its buzzing life along the canals and picturesque cityscape enchanted northern European visitors, who often wished to buy souvenirs to keep the memory of their sojourn alive. This demand stimulated the production of little views of the city like these charming works by Giacomo Guardi. Their topographical accuracy and vivid colours greatly appealed to British tourists in particular.
On the back of his drawings, Guardi often listed the portrayed buildings and meticulously recorded his address in hopes of encouraging repeat orders.
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Inscription: Veduta della Piazza di S. Marco / In campo S. Marina No. 5684 dimandar / Giacomo de Guardi //
Inscription: Clocks + moors / figures / Church horses / Campanille [sic] where we ascended 380 ft / Ducal Palace //
Collector's mark: collector's mark of Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b)
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