Italy
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Biography: Giuseppe De Nittis
Giuseppe De Nittis (1846–1884) was an Italian painter associated with the movement of Naturalism and later with Impressionism. He was born…
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Biography: Fausto Zonaro
Fausto Zonaro (1854–1929) was an Italian painter who gained prominence for his depictions of historical events and Orientalist scenes. Born on…
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Biography: Vincenzo Irolli
Vincenzo Irolli (1860–1949) was an Italian painter known for his contributions to the school of verismo, a style of realism in…
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Biography: Federico Zandomeneghi
Federico Zandomeneghi (1841–1917) was an Italian painter known for his association with the French Impressionist movement and his depictions of contemporary…
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Biography: Amedeo Modigliani
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style…
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Inspiration: “Meu Netinho,” by Eliseu Visconti
In 1884, Eliseu Visconti entered the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios do Rio de Janeiro, where studied under Victor Meireles. Parallel to his studies in…
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Biography: Ettore Tito
Ettore Tito (1859-1941) was an Italian painter who played a significant role in the art scene of Italy and beyond during…
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Biography: Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526 or 1527 – 1593) was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his unique and imaginative portraits composed of…
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Rooftops of Florence
Florence is known as the “cradle of the Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, churches, and buildings. The best-known…
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Inspiration: “O Beijo,” by Eliseu Visconti
In 1884, Eliseu Visconti entered the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios do Rio de Janeiro, where studied under Victor Meireles. Parallel…
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Biography: Giovanni Boldini
Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931) was an Italian genre and portrait painter known for his stylish and elegant depictions of society figures during…
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Inspiration: “Alice,” by Amedeo Modigliani
Alice is a c.1918 oil on canvas painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It now hangs in the Danish National Gallery, to which it was donated…
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Biography: Gaetano Previati
Gaetano Previati (1852-1920) was an Italian painter associated with the Symbolist and Divisionist movements. He is known for his contributions to…
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Biography: Eugen Von Blaas
Eugen von Blaas, also known as Eugenio Blaas or Eugenio de Blaas (1843–1931), was an Italian-Austrian painter known for his genre…
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Biography: Telemaco Signorini
Telemaco Signorini (1835–1901) was an Italian painter and prominent figure in the artistic movement known as the Macchiaioli. Born on August…