Canaletto (1697 - 1768) - photo 1

Canaletto

Canaletto, born Giovanni Antonio Canal, was an illustrious Italian painter celebrated for his masterful cityscapes, particularly of Venice and London. Emerging as a topographical painter after 1719, Canaletto became renowned for his detailed and atmospheric views, known as vedute, which captured the essence of Venice and London with a unique blend of accuracy and artistic embellishment. Despite using a camera obscura to achieve precision in his architectural details, Canaletto often infused his paintings with creative adjustments to enhance their appeal.

His early works, such as "The Stonemason's Yard," are particularly prized for their vivid portrayal of Venice's daily life and architectural beauty. Canaletto's paintings were highly sought after by English aristocrats during their Grand Tours, leading him to spend a significant period in England, where he continued to produce esteemed works capturing the English landscape and urban scenes.

Despite his international success, Canaletto's work was less appreciated in his native Venice during his lifetime, only gaining broader recognition and appreciation in later years. His legacy, however, has had a lasting impact on landscape painting, influencing future generations of artists.

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Date and place of birt:18 october 1697, Venice, Italy
Date and place of death:19 april 1768, Venice, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Draftsman, Engraver, Painter
Art school / group:School of Posillipo, Venetian school
Genre:Capriccio, Cityscape, Veduta, Landscape painting
Art style:Academism, Baroque, Classicism, Rococo, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Antonio Galli Bibiena (1697 - 1774)
Antonio Galli Bibiena
1697 - 1774
Gabriele Devecchi (1938 - 2011)
Gabriele Devecchi
1938 - 2011
Bruto Mazzolani (1880 - 1949)
Bruto Mazzolani
1880 - 1949
Pier Francesco Mola (1612 - 1666)
Pier Francesco Mola
1612 - 1666
Giuseppe Bonito (1707 - 1789)
Giuseppe Bonito
1707 - 1789
 Cimabue (1240 - 1302)
Cimabue
1240 - 1302
Alfonso Balzico (1825 - 1901)
Alfonso Balzico
1825 - 1901
Giulio Bucci (1711 - 1776)
Giulio Bucci
1711 - 1776
Rosalba Carriera (1673 - 1757)
Rosalba Carriera
1673 - 1757
Giuseppe Vicenzino (1662 - 1700)
Giuseppe Vicenzino
1662 - 1700
Guido Di Graziano (XIII century - ?)
Guido Di Graziano
XIII century - ?
Arnaldo Tamburini (1853 - 1908)
Arnaldo Tamburini
1853 - 1908
Rafaello Sorbi (1844 - 1931)
Rafaello Sorbi
1844 - 1931
Pietro Annigoni (1910 - 1988)
Pietro Annigoni
1910 - 1988
Bernardino Ludovisi (1693 - 1749)
Bernardino Ludovisi
1693 - 1749
Jacopo Palma II (1549 - 1628)
Jacopo Palma II
1549 - 1628

Creators Academism

Jan Havickszoon Steen (1626 - 1679)
Jan Havickszoon Steen
1626 - 1679
Jacob Bouttats (1660 - 1718)
Jacob Bouttats
1660 - 1718
Bartholomeus Molenaer (1618 - 1650)
Bartholomeus Molenaer
1618 - 1650
Antonio Negretti (1510 - 1575)
Antonio Negretti
1510 - 1575
Francesco Caldei (1584 - 1674)
Francesco Caldei
1584 - 1674
Federico Zuccari (1539 - 1609)
Federico Zuccari
1539 - 1609
Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (1597 - 1665)
Pieter Jansz. Saenredam
1597 - 1665
Onorio Marinari (1627 - 1715)
Onorio Marinari
1627 - 1715
Nicolas Bernard Lépicié (1735 - 1784)
Nicolas Bernard Lépicié
1735 - 1784
Oscar Begas (1828 - 1883)
Oscar Begas
1828 - 1883
Simon Kick (1603 - 1652)
Simon Kick
1603 - 1652
Jean-François Janinet (1752 - 1814)
Jean-François Janinet
1752 - 1814
Marten Stoop (1618 - 1647)
Marten Stoop
1618 - 1647
Abraham Bloemaert (1564 - 1651)
Abraham Bloemaert
1564 - 1651
Zygmunt Aydukevich (1861 - 1917)
Zygmunt Aydukevich
1861 - 1917
Carl Frederik von Breda (1759 - 1818)
Carl Frederik von Breda
1759 - 1818
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