Antonio Fontanesi

Shop 9 artworks by Antonio Fontanesi (Italian, 1818–1882) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

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.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Antonio Fontanesi's work on the site falls under Prints (3), Landscape (3), Paintings (2).

By movement, it's catalogued as Baroque (1), Impressionism (1).

Culture: Italian (9).

By orientation: 5 landscape, 4 portrait.

Other Italian artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Giovanni Boldini — 134 artworks
• Eugen von Blaas — 93 artworks
• Eduardo de Martino — 76 artworks
• Antonietta Brandeis — 71 artworks
• Giuseppe Canella — 50 artworks
• Hermann David Salomon Corrodi — 50 artworks
• Federico Zandomeneghi — 43 artworks
• Alberto Pasini — 42 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Antonio Fontanesi artworks does Archive Lane have?

9 public-domain artworks by Antonio Fontanesi are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Antonio Fontanesi?

Antonio Fontanesi is catalogued as Italian (born 1818, died 1882).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.