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A Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice (oil on panel)
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A Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice (oil on panel)
2973588 A Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice (oil on panel) by Guardi, Giacomo (1764-1835); 23.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Regatta Sul Canal Grande.
Visible in the left foreground are the steps of the Palazzo Foscari and the Palazzo Balbi, its terraces adorned with tapestries. Nearby, on the water, is the plumed and draped macchina, or floating barge, which marked the finish line on the return as well as providing seats for the guests of honor. Evident in the right foreground are the splendidly festooned barges of the well-to-do. Dozens of gondolas filled with spectators line the canal. In the far distance the focal point of the Rialto Bridge looms.); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22797514
© Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York / Bridgeman Images
Barge Barges Gondola Gondolas Gondoliers Racing Regatta
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This print captures the vibrant atmosphere of a regatta on the Grand Canal in Venice. Painted by Giacomo Guardi in 1764, this oil on panel artwork showcases the beauty and grandeur of Venetian culture during that time. In the foreground, we see the steps of Palazzo Foscari and Palazzo Balbi, adorned with tapestries, adding an air of elegance to the scene. The focal point is undoubtedly the plumed and draped macchina, a floating barge serving as both a finish line marker and seating for esteemed guests. The well-to-do are represented by splendidly festooned barges nearby, while dozens of gondolas filled with spectators line the canal. The Rialto Bridge stands majestically in the far distance, drawing our attention further into this picturesque setting. As we observe this painting closely, we can almost hear the cheers from enthusiastic crowds and feel their excitement as they watch gondoliers race along these historic waters. It's a testament to not only Venetian pride but also to Italy's rich cultural heritage. This print allows us to immerse ourselves in history and experience firsthand what it was like to witness such an event centuries ago. It serves as a reminder that art has no boundaries when it comes to capturing moments that transcend time itself.
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