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

Romano Vio (1913 - 1984)
Romano Vio
1913 - 1984
Salvator Rosa (1615 - 1673)
Salvator Rosa
1615 - 1673
Federico Madraso (1815 - 1894)
Federico Madraso
1815 - 1894
Charles Mellin (1597 - 1649)
Charles Mellin
1597 - 1649
Adolfo Wildt (1868 - 1931)
Adolfo Wildt
1868 - 1931
Giacinto Gigante (1806 - 1876)
Giacinto Gigante
1806 - 1876
Vincenzo Petrocelli (1823 - 1896)
Vincenzo Petrocelli
1823 - 1896
Rafaello Sorbi (1844 - 1931)
Rafaello Sorbi
1844 - 1931
Hendrick Verschuring (1627 - 1690)
Hendrick Verschuring
1627 - 1690
Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
1630 - 1709
Carlo Nangeroni (1922 - 2018)
Carlo Nangeroni
1922 - 2018
Hans von Aachen (1552 - 1615)
Hans von Aachen
1552 - 1615
Sandro Vacchetti (1889 - 1976)
Sandro Vacchetti
1889 - 1976
Francesco Brambilla II (1530 - 1599)
Francesco Brambilla II
1530 - 1599
Alessandro Tiarini (1577 - 1668)
Alessandro Tiarini
1577 - 1668
Segna Di Buonaventura (1280 - 1331)
Segna Di Buonaventura
1280 - 1331

Creators Academism

Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1608 - 1651)
Jacob Adriaensz Backer
1608 - 1651
Martín Tovar y Tovar (1827 - 1902)
Martín Tovar y Tovar
1827 - 1902
Marie-Victoire Lemoine (1754 - 1820)
Marie-Victoire Lemoine
1754 - 1820
Marcantonio Bellavia (XVII century - ?)
Marcantonio Bellavia
XVII century - ?
Antoine-Jean Gros (1771 - 1835)
Antoine-Jean Gros
1771 - 1835
Jean Metzinger (1883 - 1956)
Jean Metzinger
1883 - 1956
Bernhard Keil (1624 - 1687)
Bernhard Keil
1624 - 1687
John Wollaston (1710 - 1775)
John Wollaston
1710 - 1775
Abraham-Louis-Rodolphe Ducros (1748 - 1810)
Abraham-Louis-Rodolphe Ducros
1748 - 1810
Pietro Scalvini (1718 - 1792)
Pietro Scalvini
1718 - 1792
Antonio Balestra (1666 - 1740)
Antonio Balestra
1666 - 1740
Adam Willaerts (1577 - 1664)
Adam Willaerts
1577 - 1664
Adrien Manglard (1695 - 1760)
Adrien Manglard
1695 - 1760
Michele Coltellini (1480 - 1542)
Michele Coltellini
1480 - 1542
Pier Dandini (1646 - 1712)
Pier Dandini
1646 - 1712
François-Hubert Drouais (1727 - 1775)
François-Hubert Drouais
1727 - 1775
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