Stefano Torelli (1712 - 1784)

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Stefano Torelli

Stefano Torelli was an Italian painter, born in 1712 in Bologna. Renowned for his mastery in the Rococo style, Torelli initially trained under his father, Felice Torelli, and later under Francesco Solimena. His career flourished after being invited by Augustus III, the future King of Poland, to Dresden in 1740. There, he contributed significantly to decorating the royal palaces with altar-pieces, ceiling paintings, and collaborating with artists like Canaletto on views of Dresden​​.

Torelli's notable works include the "Portrait of Empress Catherine II" and the "Coronation of Catherine II", both reflecting his keen ability to blend opulence with intricate detail, a hallmark of the Rococo period. These works are celebrated for their artistic merit and are held in high esteem at institutions like The Russian Museum and The Tretyakov Gallery​.

After his time in Dresden, Torelli was summoned to Russia in 1762, where he became a significant figure at the Russian court. His Russian period was marked by extensive contributions to palace decorations and portraits of royalty and nobility, enhancing his reputation and influence in the art world of his time​.

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Date and place of birt:1712, Bologna, Italy
Date and place of death:1784, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Germany, Italy, Russia
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Cartoonist, Decorator, Engraver, Painter
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Rococo

Creators Germany

Christian Wilberg (1839 - 1882)
Christian Wilberg
1839 - 1882
Max Mayrshofer (1875 - 1950)
Max Mayrshofer
1875 - 1950
Thomas Häfner (1928 - 1985)
Thomas Häfner
1928 - 1985
Andreas Schulze (1955)
Andreas Schulze
1955
Karl Salzman (1847 - 1923)
Karl Salzman
1847 - 1923
Adolf Friedrich Bechly (1918 - 2005)
Adolf Friedrich Bechly
1918 - 2005
Jacob Gauermann (1773 - 1843)
Jacob Gauermann
1773 - 1843
Robert Pudlich (1905 - 1962)
Robert Pudlich
1905 - 1962
Kurt Leyde (1881 - 1941)
Kurt Leyde
1881 - 1941
Andreas Reimann (1946)
Andreas Reimann
1946
Sebastian Mögelin (1981)
Sebastian Mögelin
1981
Ernst Resch (1807 - 1864)
Ernst Resch
1807 - 1864
Hans Busch-Alsen (1900 - 1990)
Hans Busch-Alsen
1900 - 1990
Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky (1900 - 1948)
Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky
1900 - 1948
Wilhelm Schodde (1883 - 1951)
Wilhelm Schodde
1883 - 1951
Rosemarie Trockel (1952)
Rosemarie Trockel
1952

Creators Rococo

Francesco Queirolo (1704 - 1762)
Francesco Queirolo
1704 - 1762
Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (1688 - 1754)
Charles-Nicolas Cochin I
1688 - 1754
Jean-Simon Berthélemy (1743 - 1811)
Jean-Simon Berthélemy
1743 - 1811
Johann Melchior Kambly (1718 - 1783)
Johann Melchior Kambly
1718 - 1783
Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684 - 1721)
Jean-Antoine Watteau
1684 - 1721
Joseph Goupy (1689 - 1769)
Joseph Goupy
1689 - 1769
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli (1675 - 1744)
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli
1675 - 1744
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti (1662 - 1727)
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti
1662 - 1727
Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704 - 1788)
Maurice Quentin de La Tour
1704 - 1788
Claude Gillot (1673 - 1722)
Claude Gillot
1673 - 1722
Dominique Joseph Vanderburch (1722 - 1785)
Dominique Joseph Vanderburch
1722 - 1785
Jurriaan Andriessen (1742 - 1819)
Jurriaan Andriessen
1742 - 1819
Francesco Giuseppe Casanova (1727 - 1803)
Francesco Giuseppe Casanova
1727 - 1803
Marcantonio Franceschini (1648 - 1729)
Marcantonio Franceschini
1648 - 1729
Jean-Baptiste Huet (1745 - 1811)
Jean-Baptiste Huet
1745 - 1811
Johann Christoph Fesel (1737 - 1805)
Johann Christoph Fesel
1737 - 1805
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