When did Alessandro Longhi live?

Alessandro Longhi lived from 1733 to 1813.

What movement was Alessandro Longhi part of?

Alessandro Longhi was part of the Rococo painting and Romanticism movements.

Where can I see paintings by Alessandro Longhi?

Paintings by Alessandro Longhi are held by Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art and Uffizi Gallery.

Alessandro Longhi · Paintings, Biography & Famous Works

Italian, 1733–1813

Alessandro Longhi was an Italian Rococo painting artist. 8 works are cataloged here, principally at Art Institute of Chicago. Alessandro Longhi was born in Venice.

Alessandro Longhi (12 June 1733 – 8 November 1813) was a Venetian portrait painter and printmaker in etching (mostly reproductions of paintings). He is known best for his oil portraits of Venetian nobles of state. Like Sebastiano Bombelli in the prior century, Alessandro Longhi is noted for his zealous full-length depictions of robes and emblems of office. according to Olimpia Theodoli, his "tumultuous and unusual (etching) technique shows first-hand knowledge of Rembrandt's etchings".