Antonio Fontanesi
Painting, Visual Artist
1818 – 1882
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Who was Antonio Fontanesi?
Antonio Fontanesi was an Italian painter who lived in Meiji period Japan between 1876 and 1878. He introduced European oil painting techniques to Japan, and exerted a significant role in the development of modern Japanese yōga painting. He is known for his works in the romantic style of the French Barbizon school.
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- Born
- Feb 23, 1818
Reggio Emilia - Nationality
- Italy
- Lived in
- Reggio Emilia
- Died
- Apr 17, 1882
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on July 23, 2013
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