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Also Known As Giovanni Anntonio Guardi • Giannantonio Guardi
Born May 1699 • Vienna • Austria
Died January 23, 1760 (aged 60) • Venice • Italy
Movement / Style Rococo • Venetian school
Notable Family Members brother Francesco Guardi
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