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Kunsthistorisches Museum

Canaletto & Bellotto

24 March - 6 September 2026

Canaletto & Bellotto - Press release
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Exhibtion texts
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The Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice

Canaletto (1697–1768)
c.1730 
Oil on canvas
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Picture Gallery
© KHM-Museumsverband
 

View of Vienna from the Belvedere

Bellotto (1722–1780)
1759/60
Oil on canvas, 135 × 213 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Picture Gallery 
© KHM-Museumsverband
 

Venice: The Bacino di San Marco from San Giorgio Maggiore

Canaletto (1697–1768)
1735/44 
Oil on canvas, 129,2 × 188,9 cm
Wallace Collection, London
© Wallace Collection, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
 

London: The River Thames on Lord Mayor’s Day

Canaletto (1697–1768)
c.1748
Oil on canvas, 118,5 × 237,5 cm
The Lobkowicz Collections, Prague
© The Lobkowicz Collections, Prague; Photo: Jon P. Stokes

The Interior of the Rotunda, Ranelagh

Canaletto (1697–1768)
c.1751
Oil on canvas, 70 × 96 cm
Compton Verney, UK
© Compton Verney, photo by Jamie Woodley

The Liechtenstein Garden Palace in Vienna, seen from the Belvedere

Bellotto (1722–1780)
1759/60
Oil on canvas, 99,8 × 158,5 cm
© LIECHTENSTEIN. The Princely Collections, Vaduz–Vienna

Architectural Capriccio with Self-Portrait of the Artist in the Robes of a Venetian Nobleman

Bellotto (1722–1780)
c.1765
© The Royal Castle in Warsaw – Museum
Photo: Andrzej Ring, Lech Sandzewicz
 

Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Two paintings hang on a wall in a gallery, with a wooden floor in front. The left painting features a serene landscape with a tree, while the larger painting on the right depicts a cityscape. Informational panels are mounted on the wall beside each artwork.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A large painting in an ornate frame depicts a lively harbor scene with boats and ships, set against a blue sky. The painting is displayed on a wall in a gallery with information panels nearby. A wooden exhibit railing runs in front of the artwork.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Interior of an art gallery featuring a dark blue wall with text panels and two framed paintings. The wall displays information about
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A framed painting depicting a vibrant waterfront scene with numerous boats docked against a backdrop of buildings. The sky is blue with soft clouds, and the overall atmosphere conveys a busy harbor with people and ships. The frame is ornate, set against a dark blue wall.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Two paintings are displayed in a gallery: a larger one on the left depicting a canal scene with boats, and a smaller one on the right showing a bridge over water. Both are framed and placed against dark walls, accompanied by informational text.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

The image shows a painting displayed in an art gallery, depicting a riverside scene with boats and a cityscape in the background. The painting is framed in gold and hangs on a light-colored wall, alongside informational panels about the artwork and artist. There are benches in front for visitors.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Two large paintings depicting landscapes are displayed on a blue backdrop in an art gallery. The paintings are flanked by two busts on pedestals. The floor has a wooden design, and signage is present in front of each piece. The gallery features an ornate ceiling.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Interior view of an art gallery featuring several paintings on the walls, a doorway leading to another room, and informational text displayed. The wooden floor and ornate ceiling details add to the elegant ambiance of the space.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Two large paintings are displayed on a wall in an art gallery. The left painting depicts a bustling street scene with historic buildings and people, while the right painting features an architectural view of a building with a dome. Informational text is displayed above the artworks.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A gallery interior featuring two large paintings on the walls: one depicts an architectural scene, and the other shows a bustling street. In the foreground, a glass display case contains an ornate religious artifact. The floor is wooden, and there is a descriptive panel in the background.
Exhibition view

© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

An art exhibition space features two framed artworks. On the left is a smaller piece displaying a sketch, while on the right is a larger landscape painting depicting a historic city square with buildings and people, all set against a dark wall.

Press contact

Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Lamprecht (external Head)
T +43 1 525 24 4021

Mag. Sarah Aistleitner
T +43 1 525 24 4025

Tanja Stigler
T +43 1 525 24 4019

presse@khm.at

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