Fedor Alekseev: The Russian Canaletto Fedor Yakovlevich Alekseyev (1753-1824) stands as a cornerstone of 18th-century Russian art, recognized primarily for his breathtaking depictions of Moscow and St. Petersburg – landscapes that earned him the moniker “The Russian Canaletto,” a testament to his unparalleled skill in capturing the grandeur and serenity of European vedute tradition. Born in Saint Petersburg, Alekseyev’s artistic journ…