The Island of San Clemente
1701 to 1725
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 16.8 x 26.3 cm (6 5/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Howard Sturges
Accession Number
1956.9.20
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Venetian Lagoon, *The Island of San Clemente* a delicate drawing by Francesco Guardi (1712–1793) and his son Giacomo Guardi (1764–1835), capturing the atmospheric charm of Venice's watery landscapes. Created between 1701 and 1725, this work exemplifies the Guardis' collaborative spirit, blending the elder's masterful touch with emerging family talent. As prominent Venetian artists, they specialized in *vedute*—topographical views that romanticized the city's islands and canals, evoking a sense of timeless serenity amid the lagoon's misty horizons. Executed in pen and brown ink ...