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

Pietro della Vecchia (1603 - 1678)
Pietro della Vecchia
1603 - 1678
Vincenzo Agnetti (1926 - 1981)
Vincenzo Agnetti
1926 - 1981
Paolo Farinati (1524 - 1606)
Paolo Farinati
1524 - 1606
Nicola Viso (1724 - 1742)
Nicola Viso
1724 - 1742
Bénigne Gagneraux (1756 - 1795)
Bénigne Gagneraux
1756 - 1795
Romano Vio (1913 - 1984)
Romano Vio
1913 - 1984
Mario Deluigi (1901 - 1978)
Mario Deluigi
1901 - 1978
Bernardo Cavallino (1616 - 1656)
Bernardo Cavallino
1616 - 1656
Pierre Leone Guezzi (1674 - 1755)
Pierre Leone Guezzi
1674 - 1755
Charles Amédée Philippe van Loo (1719 - 1795)
Charles Amédée Philippe van Loo
1719 - 1795
Zanobi Strozzi (1412 - 1468)
Zanobi Strozzi
1412 - 1468
Giorgio de Chirico (1888 - 1978)
Giorgio de Chirico
1888 - 1978
Giuseppe Grandi (1843 - 1894)
Giuseppe Grandi
1843 - 1894
Vittorio Matino (1943)
Vittorio Matino
1943
Gino Sarfatti (1912 - 1985)
Gino Sarfatti
1912 - 1985
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin (1791 - 1830)
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin
1791 - 1830

Creators Academism

Francesco Manno (1754 - 1831)
Francesco Manno
1754 - 1831
Joseph Feuerstein (1733 - 1809)
Joseph Feuerstein
1733 - 1809
Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644 - 1721)
Simon Pietersz Verelst
1644 - 1721
Albrecht Dürer (1471 - 1528)
Albrecht Dürer
1471 - 1528
Francesco Fontebasso (1707 - 1769)
Francesco Fontebasso
1707 - 1769
Edmund Friedrich Kanoldt (1845 - 1904)
Edmund Friedrich Kanoldt
1845 - 1904
Adam Willaerts (1577 - 1664)
Adam Willaerts
1577 - 1664
Adriaan van der Burg (1693 - 1733)
Adriaan van der Burg
1693 - 1733
Joseph Karl Stiehler (1781 - 1858)
Joseph Karl Stiehler
1781 - 1858
Giulio Romano (1499 - 1546)
Giulio Romano
1499 - 1546
Georg Desmarees (1697 - 1776)
Georg Desmarees
1697 - 1776
Karl Gottlieb Schweikart (1772 - 1855)
Karl Gottlieb Schweikart
1772 - 1855
Lam Qua (1801 - 1860)
Lam Qua
1801 - 1860
Armand-Gustave Houbigant (1790 - 1863)
Armand-Gustave Houbigant
1790 - 1863
Edward Pawłowicz (1825 - 1909)
Edward Pawłowicz
1825 - 1909
Artus Wolffort (1581 - 1641)
Artus Wolffort
1581 - 1641
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