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

Helen Ashbee (1915 - 1996)
Helen Ashbee
1915 - 1996
Vincenzo Di Antonio Frediani (1481 - 1505)
Vincenzo Di Antonio Frediani
1481 - 1505
Pietro Lorenzetti (1280 - 1348)
Pietro Lorenzetti
1280 - 1348
Domenico Di Bartolomeo Ubaldini (1492 - 1527)
Domenico Di Bartolomeo Ubaldini
1492 - 1527
 Masaccio (1401 - 1428)
Masaccio
1401 - 1428
Franz Adam (1815 - 1886)
Franz Adam
1815 - 1886
Giuseppe Bonito (1707 - 1789)
Giuseppe Bonito
1707 - 1789
Jacopo Palma I (1480 - 1528)
Jacopo Palma I
1480 - 1528
Carel de Vogelaer (1653 - 1695)
Carel de Vogelaer
1653 - 1695
Priamo della Quercia (1400 - 1467)
Priamo della Quercia
1400 - 1467
Ottone Rosai (1895 - 1957)
Ottone Rosai
1895 - 1957
Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021)
Elsa Peretti
1940 - 2021
Giulio Raibolini (1487 - 1545)
Giulio Raibolini
1487 - 1545
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571 - 1610)
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
1571 - 1610
Enrico Prampolini (1894 - 1956)
Enrico Prampolini
1894 - 1956
Jonathan De Pas (1932 - 1991)
Jonathan De Pas
1932 - 1991

Creators Neoclassicism

Santi Corsi (1871 - 1900)
Santi Corsi
1871 - 1900
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882)
Anthony Trollope
1815 - 1882
August Lucas (1803 - 1863)
August Lucas
1803 - 1863
Adolf Joseph Grass (1841 - 1926)
Adolf Joseph Grass
1841 - 1926
Jean-Jacques Bachelier (1724 - 1806)
Jean-Jacques Bachelier
1724 - 1806
James Ward (1769 - 1859)
James Ward
1769 - 1859
Paolo Buffa (1903 - 1970)
Paolo Buffa
1903 - 1970
Ferdinand Bellermann (1814 - 1889)
Ferdinand Bellermann
1814 - 1889
Robert Ball Hughes (1804 - 1868)
Robert Ball Hughes
1804 - 1868
Dominic Serres (1722 - 1793)
Dominic Serres
1722 - 1793
Abel de Pujol (1785 - 1861)
Abel de Pujol
1785 - 1861
Jean-Charles-Joseph Rémond (1795 - 1875)
Jean-Charles-Joseph Rémond
1795 - 1875
Antonio Ribas Oliver (1845 - 1911)
Antonio Ribas Oliver
1845 - 1911
Friedrich Nerly (1807 - 1878)
Friedrich Nerly
1807 - 1878
Joseph Steward (1753 - 1822)
Joseph Steward
1753 - 1822
Edmund Darch Lewis (1835 - 1910)
Edmund Darch Lewis
1835 - 1910