RICHTER, Johan (b. 1665, Stockholm, d. 1745, Venezia) |
View of the Giudecca Canal1730sOil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm Private collection | ||
The most original paintings by the Swedish artist depict the Venetian lagoons enlivened by boats. The architecture is represented down to the smallest detail. He frequently used the 'camera obscura' like in the case of this painting.
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