Salvatore Tonci (1756 - 1844)

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Salvatore Tonci

Salvatore Tonci was an Italian painter, musician, singer, and poet, renowned for his multifaceted artistic talents and his life largely spent in Russia. Born in January 1756 in Rome, Tonci moved to Russia in 1797, where he significantly contributed to the cultural scenes of St. Petersburg and Moscow until his death in December 1844. He was instrumental in the founding of the Architectural School in Moscow and is celebrated for his portrait paintings, which capture prominent figures of his time in a style that combines Italian finesse with Russian sensibilities​​.

Throughout his career, Tonci produced a series of notable works, including portraits of Russian Emperor Paul I and the poet Gavrila Derzhavin. His work is characterized by its historical depth and artistic mastery, reflecting the social and political landscapes of 18th and 19th century Russia. His contributions were not limited to painting; he also engaged in poetry and played a vital role in the artistic community as an educator, supervising drawing classes at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture for over two decades.

For those interested in exploring the works of Salvatore Tonci or learning more about his contributions to art and culture, his paintings and other artistic expressions provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural interchange between Italy and Russia during his lifetime. To stay updated on new discoveries and auction events related to Salvatore Tonci, you can sign up for updates, ensuring you don't miss out on any valuable insights or opportunities related to this remarkable artist​.

Date and place of birt:1756, Rome, Italy
Date and place of death:December 1844, Moscow, Russian Empire
Nationality:Italy, Russia
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Poet
Art school / group:Bolognese School
Genre:History painting, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Rococo

Creators Italy

 Master of the Fiesole Epiphany (1425 - 1496)
Master of the Fiesole Epiphany
1425 - 1496
Bartolomeo Manfredi (1582 - 1622)
Bartolomeo Manfredi
1582 - 1622
Cesare Tallone (1853 - 1919)
Cesare Tallone
1853 - 1919
Giosetta Fioroni (1932)
Giosetta Fioroni
1932
Giuseppe Patania (1780 - 1852)
Giuseppe Patania
1780 - 1852
Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1290 - 1348)
Ambrogio Lorenzetti
1290 - 1348
Arthur Bowen Davies (1862 - 1928)
Arthur Bowen Davies
1862 - 1928
Pierre-Etienne Monnot (1657 - 1733)
Pierre-Etienne Monnot
1657 - 1733
Alessandro Maffei (1790 - 1859)
Alessandro Maffei
1790 - 1859
Gabriele Devecchi (1938 - 2011)
Gabriele Devecchi
1938 - 2011
Antonio Negretti (1510 - 1575)
Antonio Negretti
1510 - 1575
Eugenio Zampighi (1859 - 1944)
Eugenio Zampighi
1859 - 1944
Astolfo Petrazzi (1583 - 1665)
Astolfo Petrazzi
1583 - 1665
Sano Di Pietro (1402 - 1481)
Sano Di Pietro
1402 - 1481
Carlo Mollino (1905 - 1973)
Carlo Mollino
1905 - 1973
Giovanni Luigi Rocco (1701 - 1750)
Giovanni Luigi Rocco
1701 - 1750

Creators Neoclassicism

Joseph Jansen (1829 - 1905)
Joseph Jansen
1829 - 1905
James Seymour (1702 - 1752)
James Seymour
1702 - 1752
Achille Vianelli (1803 - 1894)
Achille Vianelli
1803 - 1894
Ernst Gustav Doerell (1832 - 1877)
Ernst Gustav Doerell
1832 - 1877
Claude Michel (1738 - 1814)
Claude Michel
1738 - 1814
Worthington Whittredge (1820 - 1910)
Worthington Whittredge
1820 - 1910
Victor-Jean Nicolle (1754 - 1826)
Victor-Jean Nicolle
1754 - 1826
Anton Bruckner (1824 - 1896)
Anton Bruckner
1824 - 1896
Pierre-Antoine Quillard (1700 - 1733)
Pierre-Antoine Quillard
1700 - 1733
Hans Salomon Ziegler (1798 - 1882)
Hans Salomon Ziegler
1798 - 1882
Louis Gauffier (1762 - 1801)
Louis Gauffier
1762 - 1801
Jean-Baptiste Vassou (1739 - 1807)
Jean-Baptiste Vassou
1739 - 1807
Johann Peter Götting (1795 - 1865)
Johann Peter Götting
1795 - 1865
Charles Ferdinand Ceramano (1831 - 1909)
Charles Ferdinand Ceramano
1831 - 1909
Thomas Sheraton (1751 - 1806)
Thomas Sheraton
1751 - 1806
Pietro Scalvini (1718 - 1792)
Pietro Scalvini
1718 - 1792