Antonio Fontanesi

Antonio Fontanesi (1818–1882) was an Italian painter, printmaker and university teacher.

Also recorded as A. Fontanesi; m. fontanesi.

Antonio Fontanesi in brief

Born
1818
Died
1882
Known for
painter, printmaker, university teacher, photographer and artist
Place of birth
Reggio Emilia
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Overview

Born at Reggio Emilia in 1818, died at Turin in 1882.

In detail

Asai Chū, Hōsui Yamamoto and Takahashi Yuichi are recorded as having studied under Antonio Fontanesi. the recorded working language is Italian.

Positions recorded include foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan.

Work by Antonio Fontanesi is recorded in the collections of Hermitage Museum, Palazzo dei Musei, Galleria d'arte moderna Ricci Oddi, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma and Galleria Sabauda.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Antonio Fontanesi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1081011: Antonio Fontanesi

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Elsewhere in Prints

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