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Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (1712 – 1793)

• Was an Italian painter and nobleman.
• In the early part of his career he collaborated with his older brother Gian Antonio.
• Guardi's painterly style is known as pittura di tocco (of touch).
• In 1782 Guardi was commissioned by the Venetian government six canvases to celebrate the visit of the Russian Archdukes in the city.
• On September 12 of that year he was admitted to the Fine Art Academy of Venice.