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Canaletto was one of the most successful European artists of his time. He is best known for his painted cityscapes of Venice, Rome, and London. Many of his paintings depict imaginary city views. This painting combines two famous landmarks that are located in different areas of Venice. These landmarks are the Rialto Bridge and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.
The word capriccio means “whim” or “sudden idea” in Italian. Canaletto was skilled at capturing detail and creating balance in his capriccio paintings. These qualities make fictional scenes look more realistic. Canaletto made subtle adjustments to the architectural details, viewpoints, and land features of real places. His small changes created the illusion of accuracy in his paintings.
Travelers on the Grand Tour commissioned Canaletto to create souvenir paintings of Venice landmarks. The Grand Tour was a popular trip among wealthy, young (mostly English) men in the 18th century. The men studied ruins, cities, landscapes, and art throughout Europe during their tour. The tour was intended to support a man’s university education. Venice was a key stop on the Grand Tour because many classical buildings and artworks are located there.
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