Canaletto
Died: 1768 AD, at 70 years of age.
Nationality: Unknown
Categories: Artists, Painters
1697 - Born on the 28th day of October in the Republic of Venice. He was a Venetian artist.
1719 - After returning from Rome this year, he began painting in his famous topographical style.
1723 - His first known signed and dated work is Architectural Capriccio, Milan, in a private collection.
1729 - His early works remain his most coveted and, according to many authorities, his best. One of his finest early pieces is The Stonemason's Yard in London, the National Gallery which depicts a humble working area of the city.
1730 - Painted "The Grand Canal and the Church of the Salute."
1740 - His market was disrupted when the War of the Austrian Succession led to a reduction in the number of British visitors to Venice.
1746 - He painted "The first Westminster Bridge" this year. Then, He moved to London, to be closer to his market.
1752 - The painting of Northumberland House in London is an example of his work during his residence in England.
1755 - He remained in England until this year, producing views of London including the New Westminster Bridge, and of his patrons' castles and houses.
1763 - Returned to Venice, he was elected to the Venetian Academy.
1768 - He continued painting until his death on the 19th day of April.
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Canaletto by J. G. Links (Paperback - Mar 30, 1999)  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Two Views of Italy: Master Prints by Canaletto and Piranesi by Richard Rand and John L. Varriano (Paperback - May 7, 1995) |
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The Consul Smith Collection: Masterpieces of Italian drawing from the Royal Library, Windsor Castle. Raphael to Canaletto by Frances Vivian (Hardcover - Sep 7, 1989) |
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Canaletto in Venice by Martin Clayton (Paperback - Jul 25, 2006) This book explores Venice as it was and Canaletto' s interpretation of it, as he created what have become the archetypal images of the most beautiful city in the world... In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served. |
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Canaletto (Art Profiles for Kids) (Art Profiles for Kids) by Earle Rice (Library Binding - Sep 14, 2007) More than a few art experts hail Giovanni Antonio Canal as one of the greatest artists of the eighteenth century. One writer of his time called him a happy genius, which was no exaggeration. The... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Venice Through Canaletto's Eyes (In the National Gallery) by David Bomford (Paperback - Jan 7, 1998) This beautiful book takes the reader on a journey through Canaletto`s native Venice. Through a spectacular group of Canaletto`s masterpieces in the National Gallery Collection and other works... |
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