Who painted Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice?

Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice was painted by Canaletto in 1735.

Where can I see Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice?

Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice?

Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice

Canaletto , 1735

Fonteghetto della Farina, Venice is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Canaletto. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Canaletto in 1735, is a representation of the Fonteghetto della Farina in Venice. It is part of a series of Venetian cityscapes by the artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil scene of a Venetian canal, with a prominent stone building and figures walking along the water's edge. The serene atmosphere captures a moment in time in the city.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of the Rococo style, with its light and ornate composition. Canaletto's detailed rendering of the cityscape showcases his skill as a painter of vedute.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Artist & collection

Artist

Canaletto

Giovanni Antonio Canal (18 October 1697 – 19 April 1768), commonly known as Canaletto (Italian: ), was an Italian painter from the Republic of Venice, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.