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

Alfonso Simonetti (1840 - 1892)
Alfonso Simonetti
1840 - 1892
Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti) (1648 - 1714)
Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti)
1648 - 1714
Cesare Dandini (1596 - 1657)
Cesare Dandini
1596 - 1657
Ippolito Leoni (1616 - 1694)
Ippolito Leoni
1616 - 1694
Alessandro Twombly (1959)
Alessandro Twombly
1959
Charles Rollier (1912 - 1968)
Charles Rollier
1912 - 1968
Giovanni Battista Crosato (1685 - 1758)
Giovanni Battista Crosato
1685 - 1758
Antonio Bellucci (1654 - 1726)
Antonio Bellucci
1654 - 1726
Bruno Bruni (1935)
Bruno Bruni
1935
 Pinturicchio (1454 - 1513)
Pinturicchio
1454 - 1513
Roberto Miniati (1952)
Roberto Miniati
1952
Maria Lai (1919 - 2013)
Maria Lai
1919 - 2013
Johann Christian Reinhart (1761 - 1847)
Johann Christian Reinhart
1761 - 1847
Domenico Zampieri (1581 - 1641)
Domenico Zampieri
1581 - 1641
Mario Schifano (1934 - 1998)
Mario Schifano
1934 - 1998
Herrmann Lismann (1878 - 1943)
Herrmann Lismann
1878 - 1943

Creators Academism

Jean-Pierre Rivalz II (1720 - 1785)
Jean-Pierre Rivalz II
1720 - 1785
Stephen Asselin (XVII century - ?)
Stephen Asselin
XVII century - ?
Johann Petr Molitor (1702 - 1756)
Johann Petr Molitor
1702 - 1756
Catherine Read (1723 - 1778)
Catherine Read
1723 - 1778
Francesco Manno (1754 - 1831)
Francesco Manno
1754 - 1831
Nicolas Poussin (1594 - 1665)
Nicolas Poussin
1594 - 1665
Conrad Huber (1752 - 1830)
Conrad Huber
1752 - 1830
Quentin Matsys (1466 - 1530)
Quentin Matsys
1466 - 1530
Karl Stumpf (1784 - 1830)
Karl Stumpf
1784 - 1830
Ignatius van der Stock (1635 - 1664)
Ignatius van der Stock
1635 - 1664
Giovanni Antonio Grecolini (1675 - 1725)
Giovanni Antonio Grecolini
1675 - 1725
Jan Lievens I (1607 - 1674)
Jan Lievens I
1607 - 1674
Marco Marcola (1740 - 1793)
Marco Marcola
1740 - 1793
Jacob van Ruisdael (1628 - 1682)
Jacob van Ruisdael
1628 - 1682
Alfred Seifert (1850 - 1901)
Alfred Seifert
1850 - 1901
Thomas Francis Dicksee (1819 - 1895)
Thomas Francis Dicksee
1819 - 1895
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