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Antonio Fontanesi Art

Italian, 1818-1882

Antonio Fontanesi was an Italian painter, engraver, teacher, and soldier. He was born on February 23, 1818, in Reggio Emilia. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After fighting in the First Independence War, he moved to Geneva, where he met local painters that encouraged him to paint landscapes and to open to European artistic novelties. In Paris, Fontanesi met Corot and Barbizon painters, whilst in London, he was influenced by Turner’s and Constable’s works. He taught in Lucca, Turin and then in Tokyo. Fontanesi's artworks are very suggestive, rich in lyricism and melancholic, romantic and according to some scholars, Pre-Symbolist atmospheres. Fontanesi observed and studied natural reality to reach a deeper and more universal motive and for this reason, he is considered one of the most emblematic Italian Romantic painters of the European Romantic movement. Fontanesi was also a fine draftsman and expert etcher, his etchings and lithographs are characterized by the same research on atmospheric values as in painting, with synthetic and essential light effects. Fontanesi passed away on April 17, 1882, in Turin.

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Artist: Antonio Fontanesi
Interieur de Geneve. Porte Neuve - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi
Interieur de Geneve. Porte Neuve - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi

Interieur de Geneve. Porte Neuve - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 15 x 22 cm. This splendid lithograph Interieur de Geneve. Porte Neuve is part of the series of 20 prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the ...

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1850s Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Interieur de Geneve [...] - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1850s

Interieur de Geneve [...] - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1850s

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph Interieur de Geneve. Fontaine de l'Hotel De Ville is part of the series of 20 prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist...

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1850s Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

The Interior of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 19th Century

The Interior of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 19th Century

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

The Interior of Geneve is an original Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi in the 19th century. The state of preservation of the artwork is good. The signature is engraved on the plate the lower left. At the top of the paper, the inscription “Interieur de Geneve”, while at the bottom, below the image, the inscription “JMP Pilet & Cougnard Editeurs Geneve”. Antonio Fontanesi (Reggio Emilia, 1818 - Turin, 1882) was an Italian painter, engraver, teacher, and soldier. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After fighting in the I Independence War...

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19th Century Modern Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

View of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1850 ca.

View of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1850 ca.

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: M-109655 cm. This splendid lithograph View of Geneve is part of the series of prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi. The state of preservation of the artwork is excellent. The signature is engraved on the plate the lower left. At the top of the paper, the inscription “Interieur de Geneve”, while at the bottom, below the image, the inscription “JMP Pilet & Cougnard Editeurs Geneve”. Antonio Fontanesi (Reggio Emilia, 1818 - Turin, 1882) was an Italian painter, engraver, teacher, and soldier. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After fighting in the I Independence War...

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1850s Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Geneva, Rue De L'Hôtel De Ville - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854

Geneva, Rue De L'Hôtel De Ville - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 20.5 x 15 cm. This splendid lithograph Interieur de Geneve. Rue De L'Hôtel De Ville is part of the series of 20 prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, en...

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1850s Naturalistic Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Geneva, Port de la Treille - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854
Geneva, Port de la Treille - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854

Geneva, Port de la Treille - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

City of Geneva is an original lithograph, realized by Antonio Fantanesi, hand-signed. Image Dimension: 20.5 x15.5 cm Included a Passepartout. In good conditions. Here the artwor...

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1850s Naturalistic Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

The Interior of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 19th Century

The Interior of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 19th Century

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

The Interior of Geneve is an original Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi in the 19th Century. The state of preservation of the artwork is excellent. The signature is engraved on the plate the lower left. At the top of the paper, the inscription “Interieur de Geneve”, while at the bottom, below the image, the inscription “JMP Pilet & Cougnard Editeurs Geneve”. Antonio Fontanesi (Reggio Emilia, 1818 - Turin, 1882) was an Italian painter, engraver, teacher, and soldier. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After fighting in the I Independence War...

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19th Century Modern Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Lac De la Geneve - Original Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - Mid-19th Century

Lac De la Geneve - Original Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - Mid-19th Century

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph Lac De la Geneve is part of the series of prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi in the mid 19th C...

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Mid-19th Century Modern Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Interior of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 19th Century

Interior of Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 19th Century

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

The Interior of Geneve is an original Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi in the 19th Century. The state of preservation of the artwork is excellent. Image Dimensions: 21.5 x 16.5cm The signature is engraved on the plate the lower left. At the top of the paper, the inscription “Interieur de Geneve”, while at the bottom, below the image, the inscription “JMP Pilet & Cougnard Editeurs Geneve”. Antonio Fontanesi (Reggio Emilia, 1818 - Turin, 1882) was an Italian painter, engraver, teacher, and soldier. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After fighting in the I Independence War...

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19th Century Modern Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi -  Mid-19th Century

Geneve - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - Mid-19th Century

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

Geneve is an original Lithograph, part of the series of prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi. The state of preservation of the artwork is excellent; Image Dimensions: 15.3 x 12 cm The signature is engraved on the plate on the lower left. Antonio Fontanesi (Reggio Emilia, 1818 - Turin, 1882) was an Italian painter, engraver, teacher, and soldier. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After fighting in the I Independence War...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Interieur de Geneve. L'Hopital - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1854

Interieur de Geneve. L'Hopital - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1854

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph Interieur de Geneve. L'Hospital is part of the series of 20 prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi...

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1850s Old Masters Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Landscape - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1880
Landscape - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1880

Landscape - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1880

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph, realized in 1880s, is part of the series of prints dedicated to views of the Landscape, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi. The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. The signature is engraved on the plate the lower right. Antonio Fontanesi (Reggio Emilia, 1818 - Turin, 1882) was an Italian painter, engraver, teacher, and soldier. He was one of the most important 19th-century Italian painters, though somewhat unknown. After fighting in the I Independence War...

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1880s Old Masters Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Grand Quai - Lithograph - 19th Century

Grand Quai - Lithograph - 19th Century

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph Grand Quai is part of the series of prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi. The state of preserva...

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19th Century Old Masters Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Le Bout de la Treille - Lithograph - 19th Century
Le Bout de la Treille - Lithograph - 19th Century

Le Bout de la Treille - Lithograph - 19th Century

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph Le bout de la Treille is part of the series of prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi. The state ...

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19th Century Old Masters Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Porte de la Treille - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1854
Porte de la Treille - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1854

Porte de la Treille - Lithograph by Antonio Fontanesi - 1854

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph Porte de la Treille is part of the series of 20 prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Fontanesi in 1854. Th...

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1850s Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

Geneva, Cour Du Collège - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854
Geneva, Cour Du Collège - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854

Geneva, Cour Du Collège - Lithograph by A. Fontanesi - 1854

By Antonio Fontanesi

Located in Roma, IT

This splendid lithograph Interieur de Geneve. Cour Du Collège is part of the series of 20 prints dedicated to views of the city of Geneva, engraved by the Italian artist Antonio Font...

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1850s Naturalistic Antonio Fontanesi Art

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Lithograph

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