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2 days ago · Speaking on the painting, a Bowes Museum spokesperson said: “This is the work of Italian artist Giovanni Antonio Canal (1697-1768), known as Canaletto, an important member of the 18th-century Venetian School. “Two of his paintings (acknowledged to be among his best) were acquired by the museum in 1982." The museum is open from 10am to 5pm ...
5 days ago · Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto) was born on October 7, 1696 in Venice. He received his first education from his father, Benedetto Canal, a theatrical painter. Canaletto became an accomplished veduta painter (ital. "Veduta" - "Lookout" is a kind of landscape painting depicting the realistic cityscapes).
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1 day ago · This historic street, just a 10-minute walk from DUKES London, is a paradise for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship and quality materials. Explore shops like Floris, a historic perfumery that has been crafting exquisite fragrances since 1730, or Paxton & Whitfield, one of London’s oldest cheese shops, which offers an array of artisanal ...
22 hours ago · Colours, shapes and materials have all been chosen to meet the project specifications. Most of the furnishings were designed by the architects: in the bathroom and living area where the reading room houses a large geometric bookcase in Canaletto walnut with brushed brass metal sides and shelves lit by indirect light.
1 day ago · L’appuntamento delle Connessioni Culturali dedicato a Giovanni Antonio Canal, detto il Canaletto, prende spunto dalla mostra tenutasi alle Gallerie d'Italia per approfondire la conoscenza di uno dei più importanti pittori della storia dell'arte italiana, straordinario interprete de del vedutismo, l'ultima grande stagione della pittura della ...
5 days ago · The Doges' Palace and Piazza San Marco, Venice, oil on canvas by Canaletto; in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. (more) By contrast, Venice in the 15th century, with a population of perhaps 100,000 in the city and 1,000,000 on the mainland, enjoyed a golden age and could be considered a major European power.
