On returning to Venice he settled down as a topographical painter and practically reproduced his native city on canvas.

He died in 1768.
Venice possesses only inferior works from his hands; but No.

474 here--the view of the Scuola of S.Marco--is very fine.
Canaletto had a nephew named Bernardo Bellotto, who to much of his uncle's skill brought a mellow richness all his own, and since he also took the name of Canaletto, confusion has resulted.

He is represented in the Accademia; but Vienna is richest in his work.
The great Canaletto has a special interest for us in that in later life he lived for a while in England and painted here.

The National Gallery has views of Eton College and of Ranelagh seen through his Venetian eyes.