Italian
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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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Inspiration: “Portrait of Mme. Lina Cavalieri” by Giovanni Boldini
Boldini was born in Ferrara, Italy. He was the son of a painter who specialized in religious subjects. In 1862, Boldini went…
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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: 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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Biography: Federico Andreotti
Born on March 6, 1847, in Florence, Italy, Federico Andreotti emerged as a prominent figure in the realm of 19th-century Italian…
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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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Inspiration: “The Little Peasant,” by Amedeo Modigliani
THE LITTLE PEASANTAmadeo Modigliani (1884–1920)1918ItalianOriginal Title: “Le Petit Paysan”Oil paint on canvasDimensions: Support: 1000 x 645 mm, frame: 1155 x 810…