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Portrait of Casanova, Francesco Giuseppe

Casanova, Francesco Giuseppe

1727–1803

Nationality: Republic of Venice
Born: 1727, London
Died: 1803, Mödling
Gender: male

Occupations

carpets designer
painter
printmaker
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Biography

Casanova was born in London while his parents were touring. He studied in Venice and was influenced by Venetian art. His brother, Giovanni Giacomo Casanova, wrote that he studied drawing with Giovanni Antonio Guardi. He was probably also the student of Francesco Simonini. He traveled to Florence and Germany, and he lived in Paris and Vienna. He was a popular court painter of battle, hunting and equestrian scenes. Comment on works: Landscapes; Battles; Marines

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Notable Works

  • Cuirassier Galopping
  • Cavalry Engagement
  • A Battle

Artworks

18 artworks
Man on Horseback Speaks to Two Shepherdess

Man on Horseback Speaks to Two Shepherdess

1780

Frontispiece from "Virgil"

Frontispiece from "Virgil"

1770

The Fresh Morning

The Fresh Morning

late 18th, early 19th century

The Rustic Orpheus

The Rustic Orpheus

late 18th, early 19th century

The Dinner of the Painter Casanova

The Dinner of the Painter Casanova

possibly 18th century

Battle scene

Battle scene

possibly 18th century

Donkey carrying a flag on its back

Donkey carrying a flag on its back

possibly 18th century

Three views of the head of a man with a mustache wearing a turban

Three views of the head of a man with a mustache wearing a turban

possibly 18th century

Man playing drums on horseback

Man playing drums on horseback

possibly 18th century

The Cadaver of a Soldier after Combat

The Cadaver of a Soldier after Combat

1781

Return from the Game Hunt

Return from the Game Hunt

1786

Cavalier and Shepherd

Cavalier and Shepherd

Cavalry Charge

Cavalry Charge

mid to late 18th century

Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Soldier at Right

Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Soldier at Right

18th century

Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Drummer at Left

Cavalry Skirmish with a Fallen Drummer at Left

1763

Snuffbox with hunting scenes

Snuffbox with hunting scenes

1768–69

RP-T-1981-74

Schamel geklede reizigers

RP-T-1905-142

Hoofd van een paard

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