Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto Painting Reproductions 4 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
An Imaginary View with a Triumphal Arch c.1755
Paper Art Print
$48.58
$48.58
SKU: CAN-6625
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 25.4 x 38.3 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 25.4 x 38.3 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Veduta Ideata with San Simone Piccolo c.1735
Paper Art Print
$48.58
$48.58
SKU: CAN-6626
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 31.2 x 46.8 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 31.2 x 46.8 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Reception of the French Ambassador in Venice c.1726/27
Oil Painting
$7962
$7962
Canvas Print
$53.86
$53.86
SKU: CAN-6627
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 181 x 259.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 181 x 259.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
View of the Isles of San Michele, San Cristoforo ... c.1725/28
Oil Painting
$1942
$1942
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6628
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 67 x 127 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 67 x 127 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
View of Church of San Giovanni dei Battuti on the ... c.1725/28
Oil Painting
$1426
$1426
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6629
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 66 x 127.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 66 x 127.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Capriccio with a View of Dolo n.d.
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6630
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 29.3 x 42.4 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 29.3 x 42.4 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Capriccio with Terrace, Padua n.d.
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6631
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14 x 20.8 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14 x 20.8 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Venice n.d.
Oil Painting
$4593
$4593
Canvas Print
$84.55
$84.55
SKU: CAN-6632
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
The Betrothal of the Venetian Doge to the Adriatic Sea c.1728/29
Oil Painting
$6289
$6289
Canvas Print
$53.57
$53.57
SKU: CAN-6633
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 182 x 259 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 182 x 259 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia
View of Venice n.d.
Oil Painting
$2913
$2913
Canvas Print
$74.96
$74.96
SKU: CAN-6634
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 63 x 108 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 63 x 108 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia
Bridge of Sighs, Venice (La Riva degli Schiavoni) c.1740
Oil Painting
$3626
$3626
Canvas Print
$74.70
$74.70
SKU: CAN-6635
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.5 x 63 cm
Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.5 x 63 cm
Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
Venice: Entrance to the Grand Canal, Church of ... n.d.
Oil Painting
$4100
$4100
Canvas Print
$58.21
$58.21
SKU: CAN-6636
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 69.7 x 94.5 cm
Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 69.7 x 94.5 cm
Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany
Warwick Castle: The East Front 1752
Paper Art Print
$48.58
$48.58
SKU: CAN-6637
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 31.6 x 56.2 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 31.6 x 56.2 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Grand Canal from Palazzo Flangini to Palazzo Bembo c.1740
Oil Painting
$4470
$4470
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6638
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 61.3 x 92.4 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 61.3 x 92.4 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota, USA
Landscape with a Church, Houses and a Mill n.d.
Paper Art Print
$48.58
$48.58
SKU: CAN-6639
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14.7 x 21 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14.7 x 21 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota, USA
View of Northumberland House and Charing Cross c.1752
Paper Art Print
$48.58
$48.58
SKU: CAN-6640
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 28.9 x 47.6 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 28.9 x 47.6 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota, USA
The Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge, Venice c.1730
Oil Painting
$4371
$4371
Canvas Print
$51.89
$51.89
SKU: CAN-6641
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 49.7 x 73 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 49.7 x 73 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice c.1730
Oil Painting
$4470
$4470
Canvas Print
$52.60
$52.60
SKU: CAN-6642
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 49.6 x 73.6 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 49.6 x 73.6 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
Imaginary View of Padua c.1740
Paper Art Print
$48.58
$48.58
SKU: CAN-6643
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 29.5 x 42.8 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 29.5 x 42.8 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
Bacino di San Marco, Venice c.1738
Oil Painting
$6181
$6181
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6644
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 124.5 x 204.5 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 124.5 x 204.5 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Capriccio: A Sluice on a River with a Chapel 1754
Oil Painting
$2829
$2829
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6645
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 83.8 x 117.8 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 83.8 x 117.8 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
San Giorgio Maggiore: from the Bacino di St. Marco c.1726/30
Oil Painting
$3177
$3177
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6646
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.3 x 63.2 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.3 x 63.2 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North c.1730/35
Oil Painting
$5955
$5955
Canvas Print
$59.57
$59.57
SKU: CAN-6647
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 75.9 x 119.7 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 75.9 x 119.7 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
The Canale di Santa Chiara Looking North Towards ... c.1723/24
Oil Painting
$2625
$2625
Canvas Print
$50.89
$50.89
SKU: CAN-6648
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.7 x 77.9 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 46.7 x 77.9 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom