Delphi Collected Works of Canaletto (Illustrated)

Giovanni Antonio Canal · Peter Russell

oct 2016 · Delphi Masters of Art Libro 31 · Delphi Classics

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 The Venetian old master Canaletto achieved international fame for his landscapes, ‘vedute’, which were celebrated for their masterful expression of atmosphere. His detailed paintings of Venice, London and English country homes influenced succeeding generations of landscape artists. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Canaletto’s collected works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The collected paintings of Canaletto— over 200 paintings, indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order

* Includes reproductions of rare works

* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information

* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Canaletto’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books

* Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders

* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings

* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view

* Includes Canaletto's published book of etchings - explore the artist’s varied works 

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CONTENTS:

The Highlights

RIO DEI MENDICANTI: LOOKING SOUTH

SANTI GIOVANNI E PAOLO AND THE SCUOLA DI SAN MARCO

THE PIAZZETTA: LOOKING NORTH

THE STONEMASON’S YARD

THE ENTRANCE TO THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE

THE REGATTA ON THE GRAND CANAL

GRAND CANAL: FROM SANTA MARIA DELLA CARITÀ TO THE BACINO DI SAN MARCO

DOLO ON THE BRENTA

ROME: ARCH OF CONSTANTINE

LONDON: WESTMINSTER BRIDGE FROM THE NORTH ON LORD MAYOR’S DAY

LONDON: WHITEHALL AND THE PRIVY GARDEN FROM RICHMOND HOUSE

WARWICK CASTLE

WESTMINSTER ABBEY WITH A PROCESSION OF KNIGHTS OF THE BATH

OLD WALTON BRIDGE

ETON COLLEGE CHAPEL

PIAZZA SAN MARCO LOOKING EAST FROM THE SOUTH WEST CORNER

The Paintings

THE COLLECTED PAINTINGS

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS

The Etchings

THE ETCHINGS OF CANALETTO, 1697-1768

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