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Kunsthistorisches Museum

Canaletto & Bellotto

24 March to 6 September 2026

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Canaletto & Bellotto – Press release

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A peaceful waterfront scene depicts various boats, including gondolas, docked in a calm harbor. Onshore, people walk along a stone surface beside buildings with different architectural styles. The sky is bright with soft clouds, and distant landmarks are visible on the horizon.

The Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice
Canaletto (1697–1768)
c.1730 
Oil on canvas
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Picture Gallery
© KHM-Museumsverband

A panoramic view of a cityscape at dusk, featuring ornate buildings, a large pond, and well-kept gardens. People are seen strolling along pathways, and distant mountains are visible on the horizon. The sky is filled with soft clouds, adding to the serene atmosphere.

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, c.1735-44 (oil on canvas)

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

A panoramic view of a river bustling with numerous boats of various sizes, set against a backdrop featuring a prominent dome and historic buildings. The sky is a mix of blue and soft pastel hues, while the riverbanks display hints of greenery and docked vessels.

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

A grand palace is depicted at the end of a formal garden, framed by meticulously arranged hedges and statues. In the foreground, elegant figures in historical attire interact, while a clear sky sets a serene backdrop. The scene captures the beauty of classical landscaping and architecture.

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

A bustling architectural scene features arched columns and a spacious courtyard. Figures in period clothing interact, while others gather on the ground. A small dog stands nearby, and a faint mountain view is visible in the background, suggesting a vibrant social atmosphere.

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

Two paintings are displayed on a wall in an art gallery. The left painting features a landscape with trees, while the right painting depicts a cityscape. Black benches are in front of the artworks, and information panels are mounted beside each painting. The floor has a herringbone pattern.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A painting displayed in a gallery, depicting a harbor scene with ships, water, and people along the shore. The artwork is framed ornately and is mounted on a beige wall. To the left, informational text is displayed next to the frame. Black tables are positioned in front.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A museum exhibition space features a blue wall with descriptive text in German on the left. Two paintings are displayed: one framed landscape in the center and another larger painting on the right. The floor has a wooden finish, and the ceiling is intricately designed.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A coastal scene painting is displayed in a decorative gold frame against a dark blue wall. The artwork depicts a bustling harbor with various boats, buildings lining the shore, and a clear sky with soft clouds.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Two paintings of Venetian canals displayed in a gallery. The larger painting features gondolas and historic buildings along the water, while the smaller piece depicts a similar scene. Informational plaques are positioned next to each artwork. The gallery walls are dark, enhancing the artwork's visibility.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A painting depicting a riverside scene with boats, framed in gold, is displayed on a gallery wall. To the right, there are informational panels about the artwork, detailing its connection to Camaldo and London. The room features dark benches for viewers to sit.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Two large framed paintings are displayed on a blue wall, depicting expansive landscapes. In the center, two busts are mounted on pedestals. The floor is wooden, and signs with numbers stand in front of the artworks. The ceiling features ornate decorations.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Alt text: A spacious art gallery featuring several paintings on the walls, with ornate architectural details overhead. Two large framed paintings are prominently displayed, while additional artworks are visible through an open doorway in the background. The floor is wooden and polished.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Two large paintings hang on a gallery wall, depicting cityscapes. A bust sculpture and a display case are in the foreground. The wall is adorned with an explanatory text about the artworks and their creators, emphasizing the quality of craftsmanship. The setting is a museum interior.

Ausstellungsansicht
© KHM-Museumsverband, Foto: Jakob Gsöllpointner

A gallery room featuring two landscape paintings hanging on the walls, one depicting a historic building and the other a bustling street scene. A decorative monstrance is displayed in a glass case on the left, with wooden flooring and neutral tones in the background.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

An art gallery interior featuring two artworks. On the left, a framed drawing, and on the right, a large painting depicting a town square with people and buildings. The walls are dark, and there is a display table below.

Exhibition view
© KHM-Museumsverband, Photo: Jakob Gsöllpointner

Press contact

Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Lamprecht (ext. Leitung)
+43 1 525 24 4021

Mag. Sarah Aistleitner
+43 1 525 24 4025

Tanja Stigler

+43 1 525 24 4019

presse@khm.at

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