Canaletto

So it is unclear whether Henderson, who donated the paintings, believed the painting to be by Canaletto’s nephew, or had merely got the name of the original Canaletto confused.

Above him hangs a traditional painting — Canaletto’s “Architectural Capriccio with Classical Ruins” (1723) — and opposite that is a massive contemporary piece, “Life of Forms2017) by the American artist Nathlie Provosty.

Upton House is located within the Warwickshire and Oxfordshire border and includes a treasured art gallery showcasing a fantastic collections of Old Master and British pictures including artistic giants such as Bosch, Canaletto, and El Greco.

The Boston-based designer William Hodgins decorated the space with an eclectic mix of antiques and traditional furnishings, along with artworks from Impressionists and old masters like Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard and Canaletto.

From there, he helped convince Canaletto to travel to England by telling him of the ample patronage available.

In the 18th century, Venetian painting had a revival with Tiepolo 's decorative painting and Canaletto 's and Guardi 's panoramic views.