Venetian painter. When the supply of Grand Tourists coming to Venice and buying his paintings dried up due to war, Canaletto decided to come to England. He arrived in 1746 and stayed until 1755, painting a number of London scenes. Review of an excellent 2007 exhibition 'Canaletto in England'.
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Antonio Canaletto
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Antonio Canaletto - W2
This plaque is not genuine. English Heritage have told us that they have, on ...
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery Dulwich Picture Gallery, England's very first public ...
Spirit of Soho Mural
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Clarkson Stanfield
Theatrical scenic artist, marine and landscape painter, Royal Academician. Born Sunderland. Died Hampstead.
2 memorials
Lucien Pissarro
Painter, printmaker and wood engraver. Born in Paris, the eldest child of Camille Pissarro. He visited England on several occasions, becoming a British citizen in 1916. A founder member of the Camd...
2 memorials
Paul Bommer
Professional freelance illustrator & graphic designer based in London’s East End. His website.
1 memorial
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Sir Henry Knight
Henry Edmund Knight was born in St Marylebone. 1882-3 the Lord Mayor of London. Sources: Wikitree, Grogono.
1 memorial
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