Los Grandes Genios del Arte - 16: Canaletto

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Constable/Links is a highly esteemed catalogue raisonné, first published in 1962 after over 40 years of research by W. G. Constable and later revised by J.G. Links in 1969. Since then, new material has emerged, including lost paintings and receipts from Canaletto's time in England, which Links has compiled in a supplement. He also provides insightful essays on several paintings and a comprehensive introduction reflecting the current state of Canaletto scholarship. The catalogue features 48 pages of plates illustrating these new works and comparative material. Canaletto (1697–1768) initially gained recognition for his Venetian views, becoming the most successful Italian painter in the 1730s and 1740s. His enduring popularity among Old Master painters stems from the effortless enjoyment his oeuvre provides. While often perceived as focusing solely on the visible world, Canaletto infused his early work with reflective insight and occasionally ventured into fantasy. This book accompanies the first exhibition of Canaletto's work in the U.S., tracing his artistic evolution through various phases. It highlights collections, including those owned by Queen Elizabeth II and the National Gallery, London, which features "The Stonemason's Yard." Essays by notable authorities, including J.G. Links and Michael Levey, further illuminate Canaletto's life and work, with discussions by curators from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.