
1702โ1785 ยท Italian ยท 30 artworks
artist bio
Pietro Longhi was a Venetian painter known for his genre scenes depicting the daily life of the Venetian aristocracy. His works offer a valuable glimpse into the social customs and fashions of 18th-century Venice, capturing both the elegance and the triviality of the era.
what you'll learn
Studying Longhi's work allows students to understand Rococo aesthetics and social commentary through genre painting. Students can analyze his compositions, color palettes, and narrative details to gain insight into 18th-century Venetian culture.
related: Francesco Guardi, William Hogarth

The Sacrament Of Marriage

The Venetian Lady's Morning
1741

Presentation

Portrait of Francesco Guardi
1760

The furlana (Venetian dance)

A Visit to a Lord

Visit to a library

Lady at her Toilette

The Tailor
1741

Lady at the Dressmaker

The Indiscreet Gentleman

A Fortune Teller at Venice
1756

Friars in Venice

The `New World'

The Parlour

The Charlatan
1757

Masked Party in a Courtyard
1755

The Little Concert
1746

The Painter in his Studio

Early Morning Chocolate

A Patrician Family

Promenade On Horseback
1760

Women Sewing

The Temptation

The Ridotto

The Tooth Puller
1746

The Alchemists

The Sagredo Family
1752

The Pharmacist
1752

The Geography Lesson