Canaletto's View Paintings

Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as 'Canaletto', was Venice's leading 'vedutista', the Italian word for view painter. It is fair to say that he immortalised Venice in paint at a time when Venice was not merely the most serene but also one of the most exciting and culturally sophisticated cities in the world. Canaletto's exquisitely rendered views detailing the far from humdrum daily lives of the citizenry pay homage to this iconic city. Join Art Fancier's Gowri Siva, Guide-Lecturer at the Wallace Collection, to learn more.

In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.

Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.

Events Team: ghlevents@cityoflondon.gov.uk