# Venice: A View of the Entrance to the Grand Canal

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## Artwork

- Artist: [GUARDI, Francesco](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/guardi-francesco-r3a36eeb031ccdb>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 46 x 71 cm

## Commentary

The painting shows a view of the entrance to the Grand Canal with the church of Santa Maria della Salute and the Punta della Dogana. This composition was repeated by Guardi several times with differences in the boats and figures.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)