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Carlo Bonavia

Carlo Bonavia

Died 1788 Works span 1758–1758

Carlo Bonavia (1740 – 1788): The Naples Landscape Tradition Carlo Bonavia remains a somewhat enigmatic figure in the annals of Italian art history, largely due to scant biographical details. Born in Rome around 1740, he spent much of his artistic career in Naples from approximately 1751 until his untimely death in 1788. While precise information about his formative years is elusive, Bonavia’s training undeniably occurred within th…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Carlo Bonavia's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Carlo Bonavia's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.