Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto Painting Reproductions 2 of 13
1697-1768
Italian Rococo Painter
Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto, was an Italian painter born on October 28, 1697, in Venice, Italy. He is renowned for his highly detailed and atmospheric paintings of Venice, which captured the city's architecture, canals, and everyday life with remarkable precision and skill. Canaletto's works played a significant role in shaping the veduta genre (cityscape painting) and establishing his reputation as one of the greatest painters of the 18th century.
Canaletto came from a family of artists. His father, Bernardo Canal, was a painter of theatrical scenery, and his nephew, Bernardo Bellotto, also became a prominent veduta painter. Canaletto began his artistic training under his father's guidance, learning the basics of perspective and architectural drawing. Later, he became a student of Luca Carlevarijs, a successful landscape and cityscape painter in Venice, who influenced his early style.
In the 1720s, Canaletto embarked on a period of intense study and observation of the cityscape. He developed a distinctive approach to capturing the architectural landmarks and distinctive features of Venice, focusing on accurate renderings of buildings, canals, and lighting conditions. His paintings often featured dramatic compositions, where he would meticulously depict the play of light and shadow, as well as the reflections on the water, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Canaletto's attention to detail and technical precision earned him recognition and popularity among the Venetian aristocracy and foreign visitors. He attracted the attention of English collectors and received commissions to paint views of Venice. In 1746, Canaletto traveled to London, where he stayed for almost ten years. During this time, he produced numerous paintings of the city's landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames River.
His London paintings, while maintaining his signature style, also showcased his ability to capture the essence of a different cityscape. Canaletto's works were highly sought after, and he achieved great success in the English art market. His paintings found their way into the collections of prominent collectors and patrons, including King George III.
However, the London years took a toll on Canaletto's creativity, and he faced financial difficulties. In 1755, he returned to Venice, where he continued to paint and enjoy some success. His later works showed a shift towards a more colorful and painterly style, departing from the meticulous precision of his earlier works.
Canaletto's legacy as a master of veduta painting endures to this day. His depictions of Venice, with their meticulous attention to architectural details and atmospheric effects, provide a valuable historical record of the city's appearance during the 18th century. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring later generations of artists and contributing to the development of landscape and cityscape painting. Canaletto's works can be found in major museums and art collections worldwide, and his contributions to the art world continue to be celebrated.
Canaletto came from a family of artists. His father, Bernardo Canal, was a painter of theatrical scenery, and his nephew, Bernardo Bellotto, also became a prominent veduta painter. Canaletto began his artistic training under his father's guidance, learning the basics of perspective and architectural drawing. Later, he became a student of Luca Carlevarijs, a successful landscape and cityscape painter in Venice, who influenced his early style.
In the 1720s, Canaletto embarked on a period of intense study and observation of the cityscape. He developed a distinctive approach to capturing the architectural landmarks and distinctive features of Venice, focusing on accurate renderings of buildings, canals, and lighting conditions. His paintings often featured dramatic compositions, where he would meticulously depict the play of light and shadow, as well as the reflections on the water, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Canaletto's attention to detail and technical precision earned him recognition and popularity among the Venetian aristocracy and foreign visitors. He attracted the attention of English collectors and received commissions to paint views of Venice. In 1746, Canaletto traveled to London, where he stayed for almost ten years. During this time, he produced numerous paintings of the city's landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames River.
His London paintings, while maintaining his signature style, also showcased his ability to capture the essence of a different cityscape. Canaletto's works were highly sought after, and he achieved great success in the English art market. His paintings found their way into the collections of prominent collectors and patrons, including King George III.
However, the London years took a toll on Canaletto's creativity, and he faced financial difficulties. In 1755, he returned to Venice, where he continued to paint and enjoy some success. His later works showed a shift towards a more colorful and painterly style, departing from the meticulous precision of his earlier works.
Canaletto's legacy as a master of veduta painting endures to this day. His depictions of Venice, with their meticulous attention to architectural details and atmospheric effects, provide a valuable historical record of the city's appearance during the 18th century. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring later generations of artists and contributing to the development of landscape and cityscape painting. Canaletto's works can be found in major museums and art collections worldwide, and his contributions to the art world continue to be celebrated.
310 Canaletto Paintings
The Chapel of Eton College 1747
Oil Painting
$3552
$3552
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-582
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 61.5 x 107.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 61.5 x 107.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Alnwick Castle 1746
Oil Painting
$3596
$3596
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-583
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 113.5 x 139.5 cm
Collection of the Duke of Northumberland, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 113.5 x 139.5 cm
Collection of the Duke of Northumberland, London, United Kingdom
Northumberland House 1752
Oil Painting
$4661
$4661
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-584
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 84 x 137 cm
Collection of the Duke of Northumberland, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 84 x 137 cm
Collection of the Duke of Northumberland, London, United Kingdom
Campo di Rialto c.1756
Oil Painting
$4711
$4711
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-585
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 119 x 186 cm
Gemaldegalerie, Berlin, Germany
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 119 x 186 cm
Gemaldegalerie, Berlin, Germany
Piazza San Marco, Looking East c.1756
Oil Painting
$2232
$2232
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-586
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.4 x 37.8 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.4 x 37.8 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Architectural Capriccio with a Colonnade 1765
Oil Painting
$3673
$3673
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-587
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 131 x 93 cm
Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, Italy
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 131 x 93 cm
Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, Italy
Scala dei Giganti 1765
Oil Painting
$2033
$2033
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-588
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 42 x 29 cm
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 42 x 29 cm
Private Collection
Venice: The Bacino from the Giudecca c.1740
Oil Painting
$3840
$3840
Canvas Print
$52.14
$52.14
SKU: CAN-599
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 130.2 x 190.8 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 130.2 x 190.8 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
Towards San Marco n.d.
Oil Painting
$4702
$4702
Canvas Print
$56.91
$56.91
SKU: CAN-6585
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Sir John Soane's Museum, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Sir John Soane's Museum, London, United Kingdom
Venice: the Riva degli Schiavoni c.1740/45
Oil Painting
$5578
$5578
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-6586
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 58.2 x 93.5 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 58.2 x 93.5 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
Ranelagh Gardens, the Interior of the Rotunda c.1751
Oil Painting
$5291
$5291
Canvas Print
$63.21
$63.21
SKU: CAN-6587
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 50.8 x 76.2 cm
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 50.8 x 76.2 cm
Private Collection
The Molo and the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice n.d.
Oil Painting
$4266
$4266
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-6588
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 47 x 81 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 47 x 81 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Warwick Castle c.1749
Oil Painting
$4212
$4212
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-6589
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 75 x 120.5 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 75 x 120.5 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
London, the Thames at Westminster and Whitehall ... c.1750/51
Oil Painting
$4065
$4065
Canvas Print
$53.06
$53.06
SKU: CAN-6590
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 41.3 x 71.8 cm
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 41.3 x 71.8 cm
Private Collection
Saint Paul Cathedral 1754
Oil Painting
$4477
$4477
Canvas Print
$63.93
$63.93
SKU: CAN-6591
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 52 x 61.6 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 52 x 61.6 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
Venice: the Bacino di San Marco from San Giorgio ... c.1735/44
Oil Painting
$6170
$6170
Canvas Print
$52.28
$52.28
SKU: CAN-6592
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 129.2 x 188.9 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 129.2 x 188.9 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
The Thames from the Terrace of Somerset House, ... c.1750
Oil Painting
$3888
$3888
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-6593
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.4 x 71.4 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.4 x 71.4 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
The Thames from the Terrace of Somerset House ... c.1750
Oil Painting
$4239
$4239
Canvas Print
$50.33
$50.33
SKU: CAN-6594
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.7 x 72.1 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.7 x 72.1 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
Westminster Bridge, London, With the Lord Mayor's ... n.d.
Oil Painting
$6426
$6426
Canvas Print
$56.86
$56.86
SKU: CAN-6595
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 95.9 x 127.6 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 95.9 x 127.6 cm
Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut, USA
View of the Rialto Bridge, North c.1734/35
Oil Painting
$3893
$3893
Canvas Print
$54.60
$54.60
SKU: CAN-6596
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 64.1 x 109.7 cm
Sir John Soane's Museum, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 64.1 x 109.7 cm
Sir John Soane's Museum, London, United Kingdom
The Colosseum n.d.
Oil Painting
$3102
$3102
Canvas Print
$70.75
$70.75
SKU: CAN-6597
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy
The Choir Singing in St. Mark's Basilica, Venice 1766
Paper Art Print
$47.93
$47.93
SKU: CAN-6598
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 35.3 x 27.1 cm
Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 35.3 x 27.1 cm
Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany
View of the Rialto Bridge at Venice, South c.1727
Oil Painting
$3888
$3888
SKU: CAN-6599
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 45.5 x 62.5 cm
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 45.5 x 62.5 cm
Private Collection
View of the Palace of St Mark, Venice, with ... n.d.
Oil Painting
$5205
$5205
Canvas Print
$64.68
$64.68
SKU: CAN-6600
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection