Morgan Library Explores Eighteenth-Century Venetian Drawings

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"The Virgin and Child Seated on a Globe" (1696–1770) by Giambattista Tiepolo

NEW YORK---The eighteenth century witnessed Venice’s second Golden Age. Although the city was no longer a major political power, it reemerged as an artistic capital, with such gifted artists as Giambattista Tiepolo, his son Domenico, Canaletto, and members of the Guardi family executing important commissions from nobility and the church, while catering to foreign travelers and bringing their talents to other Italian cities and even north of the Alps. Drawn entirely from the Morgan’s collection of eighteenth-century Venetian drawings—one of the world’s finest—"Tiepolo, Guardi, and Their World" chronicles the vitality and originality of an incredibly vibrant period.

The Morgan Library & Museum: "Tiepolo, Guardi, and Their World: Eighteenth-Century Venetian Drawing" (Ends Jan. 5); 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY; (212) 685-0008; themorgan.org