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Chelsea from the Thames at Battersea Reach, London by Canaletto

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Chelsea from the Thames at Battersea Reach, London by Canaletto

Chelsea from the Thames at Battersea Reach, London
1751
Capriccio
Oil on canvas
The Lothian Collection (National Trust), Blickling Hall, England

The River Thames dominates “Chelsea from the Thames at Battersea Reach, London.” From the swath of land in the foreground two boats are being pushed into the river whilst in the background is the view of Chelsea buildings. Canaletto’s approach to English landscape helped his reputation grow in Northern Europe with the River Thames a frequent subject. It shows Canaletto’s characteristic command of perspective, attention to detail and realism.

Canaletto 1697-1768

Canaletto
Baroque, Rococo
Born: 28 October 1697, Venice, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Died: 19 April 1768, Venice, Italy

Canaletto was a painter from the Republic of Venice and is considered an important member of the Venetian School of the 18th century. He was a painter of veduta of Venice, Rome, and London as well as imaginary (capricci) views. He was highly successful in England due to the patronage of Joseph “Consul” Smith, a British merchant and connoisseur

Veduta ideata with Roman Ruins by Canaletto

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Veduta ideata with Roman Ruins by Canaletto

Veduta ideata with Roman Ruins
1720-21
Baroque, Rococo
Oil on canvas
Private Collection

“Veduta ideate with Roman Ruins” portrays ancient Roman monuments in various states of decay. In the background, along the Tiber River additional architecture is visible including Trajan’s Column and a faint dome of the Castel Sant’Angelo. It is an early piece of Canaletto turning towards dramatic landscapes after giving up theatrical sceneries.

Canaletto 1697-1768

Canaletto
Baroque, Rococo
Born: 28 October 1697, Venice, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Died: 19 April 1768, Venice, Italy

Canaletto was a painter from the Republic of Venice and is considered an important member of the Venetian School of the 18th century. He was a painter of veduta of Venice, Rome, and London as well as imaginary (capriccio) views. He was highly successful in England due to the patronage of Joseph “Consul” Smith, a British merchant and connoisseur

Warwick Castle: The East Front by Canaletto

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Warwick Castle: The East Front by Canaletto

Warwick Castle: The East Front
1752
Baroque, Rococo
Pen and brown ink with grey wash
Collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Canaletto’s drawing of Warwick Castle features a pastoral landscape and the iconic medieval castle. Canaletto became interested in the castle after leaving the confines of London to venture into the English countryside. His drawings were additions to the five paintings of the castle Canaletto created and reflected the growing market for works produced in real-time instead of a studio.

Canaletto 1697-1768

Canaletto
Baroque, Rococo
Born: 28 October 1697, Venice, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Died: 19 April 1768, Venice, Italy

Canaletto was a painter from the Republic of Venice and is considered an important member of the Venetian School of the 18th century. He was a painter of vedutas of Venice, Rome, and London as well as imaginary (capriccio) views. He was highly successful in England due to the patronage of Joseph “Consul” Smith, a British merchant and connoisseur