'Through Venetian eyes': Canaletto in London England

About this course

The course examines Canaletto’s years in England, including his London views and paintings of country houses such as Warwick, Badminton and Alnwick. It places this work within the eighteenth-century English art market, considering patronage, advertising and the position of a foreign artist in Britain. Teaching combines illustrated lectures with group discussion. Topics include Canaletto’s working methods, the relationship between drawings and finished paintings, and the influence of his views on artists including Paul Sandby and J. M. W. Turner.

What you'll learn

• Explain aspects of British patronage in eighteenth-century England
• Discuss how Canaletto developed finished paintings from drawings
• Trace the influence of Canaletto’s views on contemporary and later British artists

Is this course right for you?

The course is suitable for learners at all levels. Participation involves listening to lectures, viewing slide images and contributing to group discussion. Learners should be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be willing to read assigned texts used in lectures and discussions.

• Includes group discussion alongside illustrated lectures
• Requires engagement with assigned reading

Before you go

• A notebook may be useful for taking notes.
• Books from any reading list may be purchased for further study, but are not stated to be required.