Antonio Fontanesi

Antonio Fontanesi
Antonio Fontanesi
Born(1818-02-23)23 February 1818
Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna
Died17 April 1882(1882-04-17) (aged 64)
Turin, Italy
NationalityItalian
Occupationartist

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.

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