Teodoro Viero

Teodoro Viero (1740–1819) was an Italian printmaker and publisher, active in Venice.

Life

Teodoro Viero was born on 19 March 1740. He was a pupil of Nicolò Cavalli, Pitteri and Bartolozzi, from whom he learnt the art of engraving. He practised as a miniature painter, engraver and publisher,[1] specializing in views of Venice.[2] He died on 2 August 1819 or, according to some sources, on 2 October 1821.[1] He was the maternal uncle of Luigi Schiavonetti.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Beyer, et al., eds. 2021.
  2. ^ a b Brit. Mus.

Sources

  • Beyer, Andreas; Savoy, Bénédicte; Tegethoff, Wolf, eds. (2021). "Viero, Teodoro". Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon - International Artist Database - Online. Berlin, New York: K. G. Saur. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  • "Teodoro Viero". British Museum. Retrieved 12 October 2022.

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