Giacomo Quarenghi

Giacomo Quarenghi (1744–1817) was a Republic of Venice architect and painter.

Also recorded as Džakomo Kvarengi; Dzhakomo Kvarengi; Dzakomo Kvarengi; Jacobus Quarenghi; Giacomo Antonio Domenico Quarenghi.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Classicism. Work is classified under landscape painting. Places of work recorded in the authority include Rome, Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Works named in the authority record include Smolny Institute, Alexander Palace and Hermitage Theatre. Catalogue entries for design state maker, model, date of production and edition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Italian architect in Russia (1744-1817)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Giacomo Quarenghi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q128623: Giacomo Quarenghi

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