Biography for Canaletto
EmploymentCanaletto's earliest works date from c.1725. He painted a series of views of Venice, many were bought as souvenirs by foreign visitors on the Grand Tour. Canaletto spent about 10 years in England between 1746-56. His paintings of London and elsewhere proved popular. After his time in England he returned to Venice and started to produce grander works drawing on the Classical and fantastical. His linear style was popular with engravers, for whom he provided many drawings. |
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1994P28 - Ink Drawing - The Thames and London from Richmond House
1988Q4 - Oil Painting - Allegorical Tomb of Lord Somers
1978P174 - Oil Painting - Warwick Castle, East Front from the Courtyard
