Pietro Longhi
1702–1785 · Italian · 30 artworks
RococoGenre paintingSmall-scale compositionsPastel color palettesDepiction of Venetian social lifeNarrative detail
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
30 artworks
The Sacrament Of Marriage
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The Venetian Lady's Morning
1741
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Presentation
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Portrait of Francesco Guardi
1760
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The furlana (Venetian dance)
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A Visit to a Lord
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Visit to a library
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Lady at her Toilette
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The Tailor
1741
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Lady at the Dressmaker
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The Indiscreet Gentleman
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A Fortune Teller at Venice
1756
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Friars in Venice
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The `New World'
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The Parlour
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The Charlatan
1757
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Masked Party in a Courtyard
1755
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The Little Concert
1746
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The Painter in his Studio
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Early Morning Chocolate
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A Patrician Family
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Promenade On Horseback
1760
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Women Sewing
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The Temptation
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The Ridotto
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The Tooth Puller
1746
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The Alchemists
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The Sagredo Family
1752
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The Pharmacist
1752
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The Geography Lesson
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