Tranquillo Orsi (1771–1845) was an
Italian
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painter, scenographer, and architect, who is known for his engravings and drawings of buildings. He also was a stage set designer for the
Teatro La Fenice
Teatro La Fenice (; "The Phoenix (mythology), Phoenix Theatre") is a historic opera house in Venice, Italy. It is one of "the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre" and in the history of opera as a whole. Especial ...
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Biography
He was born and died in
Venice
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Metropolitan Museum
collections. He was appointed professor of perspective at the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice
The (English: Academy of Fine Arts of Venice) is a public tertiary academy of art in Venice, Italy.
History
The Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia was founded on 24 September 1750; the statute dates from 1756. The first director was Giovann ...
, a post at which he was replaced by Federico Moja
Federico Moja (October 20, 1802 – March 29, 1885) was an Italian people, Italian painter, known best for his vedute and views of interior architecture.
Biography
Born in Milan into a family of artists, Moja began studying at the Brera Academy ...
.
References
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18th-century Italian painters
18th-century Italian architects
19th-century Italian painters
19th-century Italian architects
Italian scenic designers
Italian male painters
Painters from Venice
Academic staff of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia
1771 births
1845 deaths
19th-century Italian male artists
18th-century Italian male artists
Painters from the Republic of Venice