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Artist Biography

early life and training

bernardo bellotto, a renowned italian painter, was born in venice around 1721/2 or on january 30, 1721. he was the nephew and pupil of the famous giovanni antonio canal canaletto, a prominent figure in the venetian school of painting.

artistic style and career

bellotto's artistic style was characterized by his elaborate representation of architectural and natural vistas, as well as the unique quality of each place's lighting. he was known for his exceptional skill in capturing the essence of urban landscapes, which led to his invitation to work for various european monarchs.

he traveled to rome (1742), northern italy (1744-1745), and later moved to dresden (1747-1758) at the behest of king august iii of poland.
his works in dresden preserved the city's pre-war beauty, now destroyed.
he received an invitation from empress maria theresa to work in vienna (1758), where he painted the city's monuments.

notable works and legacy

some of bellotto's notable works include:

his legacy extends beyond his art, as his paintings now serve as a reference for rebuilding cities after destruction.

museums and collections

bellotto's works can be found in various museums, including the pinacoteca di vicenza in italy. to explore more of his artwork, visit [https://TopImpressionists.com/@/bernardo bellotto](https://TopImpressionists.com/@/bernardo bellotto) and discover the world of art.

references

* /en/art/show/art-d3baj3-en/ * [https://www.wikiart.org/en/bernardo-bellotto/](https://www.wikiart.org/en/bernardo-bellotto/) * [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/bernardo_bellotto](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/bernardo_bellotto)

Bernardo Bellotto

1721 - 1780 , Italy

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Vedute painting
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Urban reconstruction']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Giovanni Canaletto']
Date Of Birth: 1721
Date Of Death: 1780
Full Name: Bernardo Bellotto
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- View of the Grand Canal
- Architectural Capriccio
Place Of Birth: Venice, Italy

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