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His views went beyond topographical accuracy to capture the poetic play of light, water and architecture, unique to the experience of Venice. Prompted by declining tourism, in 1746 Canaletto moved to England, were he painted views of London, Oxford and others cities as well as the country seats of his patrons.
Canaletto's successor in Venice, Francesco Guardi, brought a greater range of expression to view painting, stressing the atmospheric play of light and the frenetic activity of the city with elegant, free brushwork. Small paintings by Guardi can be seen in room 39. |
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