Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto Painting Reproductions 3 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
Regatta on the Grand Canal c.1735
Oil Painting
$7455
$7455
Canvas Print
$63.92
$63.92
SKU: CAN-6601
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 218.4 x 149.8 cm
Bowes Museum, County Durham, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 218.4 x 149.8 cm
Bowes Museum, County Durham, United Kingdom
The Bucintoro returning to the Molo c.1733
Oil Painting
$7283
$7283
Canvas Print
$61.43
$61.43
SKU: CAN-6602
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 237.5 x 156.3 cm
Bowes Museum, County Durham, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 237.5 x 156.3 cm
Bowes Museum, County Durham, United Kingdom
Entrance to the Grand Canal: Looking West c.1738/42
Oil Painting
$4238
$4238
Canvas Print
$73.20
$73.20
SKU: CAN-6603
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 121 x 152 cm
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 121 x 152 cm
Private Collection
Interior Court of the Doge's Palace, Venice c.1756
Oil Painting
$3415
$3415
Canvas Print
$50.64
$50.64
SKU: CAN-6604
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.6 x 37.5 cm
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.6 x 37.5 cm
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Grand Canal in Venice with the Rialto Bridge c.1726/30
Oil Painting
$4012
$4012
Canvas Print
$58.03
$58.03
SKU: CAN-6605
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 146 x 234 cm
Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 146 x 234 cm
Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
The Grand Canal n.d.
Oil Painting
$3755
$3755
Canvas Print
$74.28
$74.28
SKU: CAN-6606
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 76.2 x 101.6 cm
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 76.2 x 101.6 cm
Private Collection
The Piazza di San Marco, Venice c.1742/46
Oil Painting
$5020
$5020
Canvas Print
$53.08
$53.08
SKU: CAN-6607
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 67.5 x 119 cm
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 67.5 x 119 cm
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Venice: A Regatta on the Grand Canal c.1735
Oil Painting
$6349
$6349
Canvas Print
$50.65
$50.65
SKU: CAN-6608
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 117.2 x 186.7 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 117.2 x 186.7 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
The Rialto Bridge, Venice, North n.d.
Oil Painting
$4044
$4044
Canvas Print
$64.38
$64.38
SKU: CAN-6609
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
View of Piazza del Campidoglio and Cordonata, Rome n.d.
Oil Painting
$3604
$3604
Canvas Print
$78.66
$78.66
SKU: CAN-6610
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Il Redentore n.d.
Oil Painting
$3769
$3769
Canvas Print
$59.12
$59.12
SKU: CAN-6611
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
The Clock Tower in the Piazza San Marco c.1728/30
Oil Painting
$3664
$3664
Canvas Print
$91.68
$91.68
SKU: CAN-6612
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 52 x 69.5 cm
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 52 x 69.5 cm
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA
View of the Molo Looking Towards the Entrance of ... n.d.
Oil Painting
$3764
$3764
Canvas Print
$55.09
$55.09
SKU: CAN-6613
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
New Horse Guards from St. James's Park n.d.
Oil Painting
$3505
$3505
Canvas Print
$52.31
$52.31
SKU: CAN-6614
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Venice: The Feast Day of Saint Roch c.1735
Oil Painting
$8096
$8096
Canvas Print
$94.20
$94.20
SKU: CAN-6615
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 147.7 x 199.4 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 147.7 x 199.4 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Piazza San Marco and the Colonnade c.1756
Oil Painting
$2647
$2647
Canvas Print
$50.64
$50.64
SKU: CAN-6616
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.4 x 38.1 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.4 x 38.1 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Venice: The Grand Canal with S. Simeone Piccolo c.1738
Oil Painting
$4328
$4328
Canvas Print
$50.64
$50.64
SKU: CAN-6617
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 124.5 x 204.6 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 124.5 x 204.6 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
London: Interior of the Rotunda at Ranelagh 1754
Oil Painting
$5323
$5323
Canvas Print
$90.14
$90.14
SKU: CAN-6618
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 47 x 75.6 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 47 x 75.6 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Venice: The Basin of San Marco on Ascension Day c.1740
Oil Painting
$8381
$8381
Canvas Print
$84.30
$84.30
SKU: CAN-6619
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 121.9 x 182.8 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 121.9 x 182.8 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Venice: St. Pietro in Castello c.1734/42
Oil Painting
$3234
$3234
Canvas Print
$91.23
$91.23
SKU: CAN-6620
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.4 x 77.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.4 x 77.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
View of the Grand Canal c.1738
Oil Painting
$1490
$1490
Canvas Print
$50.64
$50.64
SKU: CAN-6621
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.8 x 47 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.8 x 47 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Venice: Entrance to the Cannaregio c.1734/42
Oil Painting
$3755
$3755
Canvas Print
$91.10
$91.10
SKU: CAN-6622
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 47 x 76.4 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 47 x 76.4 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
View of the Grand Canal c.1738
Oil Painting
$2887
$2887
Canvas Print
$50.64
$50.64
SKU: CAN-6623
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.8 x 46.3 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 38.8 x 46.3 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
A View from the Fondamenta Nuove Looking Towards Murano c.1722/23
Oil Painting
$2643
$2643
Canvas Print
$72.00
$72.00
SKU: CAN-6624
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 143.5 x 151.1 cm
Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 143.5 x 151.1 cm
Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA