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Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canale) (1697-1768)
Venetian painter, the most famous view-painter of the 18th century. He began work painting theatrical scenery (his father's profession), but he turned to topography during a visit to Rome in 1719-20, when he was influenced by the work of Giovanni Paolo Panini. By 1723 he was painting dramatic and picturesque views of Venice, marked by strong contrasts of light and shade and free handling, this phase of his work culminating in the splendid Stone Mason's Yard (National Gallery, London, c. 1730). Meanwhile, partly under the influence of Luca Carlevaris, and largely in rivalry with him, Canaletto began to turn out views which were more topographically accurate, set in a higher key, and with smoother, more precise handling -- characteristics that mark most of his later work. At the same time he began painting the ceremonial and festival subjects which ultimately formed an important part of his work.
His patrons were chiefly English collectors, for whom he sometimes produced series of views in uniform size. Conspicuous among them was Joseph Smith, a merchant, appointed British Consul in Venice in 1744. It was perhaps at his instance that Canaletto enlarged his repertory in the 1740s to include subjects from the Venetian mainland and from Rome (probably based on drawings made during his visit as a young man), and by producing numerous capricci. He also gave increased attention to the graphic arts, making a remarkable series of etchings, and many drawings in pen, and pen and wash, as independent works of art and not as preparation for paintings. This led to changes in his style of painting, increasing an already well-established tendency to become stylized and mechanical in handling. He often used the camera obscura as an aid to composition.
In 1746 he went to England, apparently at the suggestion of Jacopo Amigoni . For a time he was very successful, painting views of London and of various country houses. Subsequently, his work became increasingly lifeless and mannered, so much so that rumors were put about, probably by rivals, that he was not in fact the famous Canaletto but an impostor.
In 1755 he returned to Venice and continued active for the remainder of his life. Legends of his having amassed a fortune in Venice are disproved by the official inventory of his estate on his death. Before this, Joseph Smith had sold the major part of his paintings to George III, thus bringing into the royal collection an unrivalled group of Canaletto's paintings and drawings.
Canaletto was highly influential in Italy and elsewhere. His nephew Bernardo Bellotto took his style to Central Europe and his followers in England included William Marlow and Samuel Scott.
Grand Canal: Looking East, from the Campo San Vio,Grand Canal,Capriccio: View with Ruins,London: Westminster Bridge from the North on Lord Mayor's Day are some of his most famous paintings.
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At Art Specialist we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality Canaletto reproduction oil paintings available. Our standards of those of a London gallery and we have carefully selected professional artists from around the globe. Our artists are art school trained and a specialist in a particular style or artist. All of our Canaletto paintings are signed by one of our commissioned artists who use only the best quality oil paints and canvas.
Because we do sell direct through the internet we do not have the overheads of a central London gallery. We do not carry stock or mass produce paintings, by painting each individual order we keep costs down. Our artists are based in low cost countries such as Russia and China, and are very highly skilled and trained to European standards. By working this way we can provide you with great value, top quality oil paintings.
As we paint to order you can tailor your Canaletto painting in any way you want. Each painting is a unique work of art, the artist and customer bring a little of their own creativity making each picture an individual master piece.
Each painting takes three to four weeks to complete. A high resolution photograph of every oil painting is sent to every customer for their approval before despatch. We are happy to make any changes customers want at that stage. We would much rather get it absolutely right than have you less than delighted. All our paintings are covered by a full money back guarantee. If you don’t like it you can send it back and we will refund you straight away.
Paintings are delivered unframed, rolled up in a card board tube for you to get it framed any way you like. Alternatively look at our frames and framing section for our framing service and we will deliver a ready to hang masterpiece.
Standard painting size is 24 x 20 inches (approx. 60 X 50 cm). There is extra canvas around the edges to allow for stretching. You can select other picture sizes from the drop down menu on all pictures. Different sizes are priced as a variant to the standard size. Paintings are available in a range of sizes from 20cm x 25cm (8 by 10 inches) up to 90cm x 120cm (36 x 48 inches). larger sizes are available on request.
Delivery costs £15 for a painting to anywhere in the world. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your Canaletto painting to be painted and shipped to you by courier.
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