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Antonio Fontanesi
1818-02-23 – 1882-04-17
Life & Legacy
Antonio Fontanesi (23 February 1818 – 17 April 1882) 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 (Western style) painting. He is known for his works in the romantic style of the French Barbizon school.
Occupation & Career
painter, printmaker, university teacher, photographer, graphic artist, artist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1081011 — wikidata View source
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