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Enrico Pollastrini
Enrico Pollastrini (15 June 1817, Livorno – 19 January 1876, Florence) was an Italian history painter and art school director. Life and work He began his training as an assistant in the workshop of a local artist named Vincenzo De Bonis. In 1829, aged only twelve, he enrolled at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where he studied under the guidance of Pietro Benvenuti, Giuseppe Bezzuoli, Giovanni Fattori and Silvestro Lega. From 1835 to 1841, he created thirty-two scenes from ''The Betrothed''; a project commissioned by the French entrepreneur, , to decorate his mansion in Livorno. In 1837, he held his first exhibition at the Accademia. Four years later, he presented a depiction of Columbus at La Rabida Friary and, in 1843, one depicting the death of Francesco Ferruccio. In 1845, Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, commissioned him to create a scene showing a family being saved from flooding along the Serchio. In 1851, he applied for the position of Director at the , le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrico Pollastrini - Autoritratto
Enrico is both an Italian masculine given name and a surname, Enrico means homeowner, or king, derived from ''Heinrich'' of Germanic origin. It is also a given name in Ladino. Equivalents in other languages are Henry (English), Henri ( French), Enrique (Spanish), Henrique (Portuguese) and Hendrik (Dutch). Notable people with the name include: Given name * Enrico Albertosi (born 1939), Italian former football goalkeeper * Enrico Alfonso (born 1988), Italian football player * Enrico Alvino (1808–1872), Italian architect and urban designer * Enrico Annoni (born 1966), retired Italian professional footballer * Enrico Arrigoni (1894–1986), Italian individualist anarchist * Enrico Baj (1924–2003), Italian artist and art writer * Enrico Banducci (1922–2007), American impresario * Enrico Barone (1859–1924), Italian economist * Enrico Berlinguer (1923–1984), Italian politician * Enrico Bertaggia (born 1964), Italian former racing driver * Enrico Betti (1823–1892), Itali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accademia Ligustica Di Belle Arti
The Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti is a tertiary academy of fine arts located in Genoa, Italy. It also houses a museum (Museo dell'Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti), which includes works of Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Giuseppe Abbati, Anton Raphael Mengs, Perin del Vaga, Luca Cambiaso, Bernardo Strozzi, Giovanni Battista Paggi, Sinibaldo Scorza, Domenico Fiasella, Luciano Borzone, Serafino De Tivoli, Plinio Nomellini Plinio Nomellini (1866–1943) was an Italian painter. Biography Nomellini was born in Livorno in 1866. In 1885 he enrolled at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under Giovanni Fattori and formed friendships with Telemaco Sign .... The academy was founded in 1751. References External links * Art schools in Italy Education in Genoa Educational institutions established in 1751 1751 establishments in Italy Art museums and galleries in Genoa {{Italy-art-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefano Ussi
Stefano Ussi (3 September 1822 - 1901) was an Italian painter, known first for his history paintings, and later for depicting Orientalist, mostly Arabian and Moroccan subjects. Biography He was born in Florence and studied there at the Academy of Fine Arts under Enrico Pollastrini. Among his colleagues there were Pietro Benvenuti and Giuseppe Bezzuoli. After studying at the Academy, he enrolled volunteer in the first war of independence, during which he was taken prisoner by the Austrian troops. After returning to Florence, he won the Triennale prize for the painting of the ''Resurrection of Lazarus'' in 1849, and presented works for the following years on historical and literary subjects at the exhibitions of the Florentine Società Promotrice di Belle Arti, which was led by Filippo Palizzi. Associated with the Macchiaioli group of painters gravitating around the Caffè Michelangiolo, he achieved great success with ''The Expulsion of the Duke of Athens'' (Florence, Galleria d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vittorio Matteo Corcos
Vittorio Matteo Corcos (4 October 1859 – 8 November 1933) was an Italian painter, known for his portraits. Many of his genre works depict winsome and finely dressed young men and women, in moments of repose and recreation. Biography He was born to Jewish parents, Isacco and Giuditta Baquis, in Livorno. He trained at the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence under Enrico Pollastrini. Between 1878 and 1879 he worked under Domenico Morelli in Naples. He then traveled to Paris where he met Léon Bonnat, and signed a contract with the Goupil & Cie, he was able to supplement his income as a portrait painter with illustrations for magazines. He frequented the circles of Giuseppe De Nittis. Between 1881 and 1886, he frequently exhibited at the Salon. He returned to Italy in 1886, putatively to join the army, and settled in Florence. He converted to Catholicism and married a widow, Emma Ciabatti. In Florence, he made friends in the intellectual circles, and made portraits of Silvestro L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niccolò Cannicci
Niccolò Cannicci (1846–1906) was an Italian painter; best known for his urban and rural views, often depicting the intersection of the urban and industrial landscape with the rural and pastoral. Biography He was born to the painter, Gaetano Cannicci (1811-1878), who was originally from San Gimignano. His first lessons came from his father then, from 1862 to 1865, he attended the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where he studied with Giuseppe Marrubini and Enrico Pollastrini, and participated in the nude drawing classes of Antonio Ciseri. After graduating, he frequented the Caffè Michelangiolo, meeting with Giovanni Fattori and other members of the Macchiaioli. During this time, he focused on landscapes of Maremma and the area around San Gimignano, where he lived with an uncle. In 1872, he had his first showing at the Accademia. Three years later, he went to Paris, where he stayed with Fattori, Egisto Ferroni and Francesco Gioli. His work became heavily influence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cesare Bartolena
Cesare Bartolena (May 27, 1830 – May 14, 1903) was an Italian painter, mainly of military or battle scenes. Biography He was born in Livorno. He was a pupil of Enrico Pollastrini, and attended the Academy of Fine Arts, Florence. In 1848, he volunteered in battles for Italian independence. He was among the artists who frequented the Caffè Michelangiolo in Florence. There he met his contemporary battle painter Giovanni Fattori. Bartolena also painted some religious pieces. Along with the French photographer Alphonse Bernoud, Cesare opened a photography studio, but it failed, placing the now elderly painter in precarious financial straits. He resumed painting, mainly small paintings. short biography. His grandson [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odoardo Borrani
Odoardo Borrani (22 August 1833 – 14 September 1905) was an Italian painter associated with the Macchiaioli group. Biography He was born in Pisa. The Borrani family moved to Florence, where Odoardo enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1853. There, he studied under , Giuseppe Bezzuoli, and Enrico Pollastrini. However, he became independent of the academic styles. His first painting while at the Academy was titled ''Un veglione di maschere alla Pergola''. In 1859, he painted ''Lorenzo the Magnificent Saves Himself From Being Murdered in the Sacristy of the Cathedral'', an episode of the Pazzi Conspiracy. For this painting. Borrani was awarded the Gold medal by the contest of the Accademia of Florence. That same year, he joined the army and upon returning from the short campaign, he painted the ''Cadaver of Jacopo de' Pazzi'' and ''Michelangelo Directs the Fortification of Florence''. It was with his new friends Telemaco Signorini and Vincenzo Cabianca that he took up pai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luigi Bechi
Luigi Bechi (March 1830 – November 19, 1919) was an Italian genre painter; associated with the Macchiaioli. Life and work He was born in Florence. He initially studied art at the Accademia di Belle Arti with Giuseppe Bezzuoli and Enrico Pollastrini. As an Italian patriot, he interrupted his education to join the Piedmontese Army as an artilleryman and fight in the Second Italian War of Independence, against the Austrians. He made his public debut in 1861, at the , with his depiction of Michelangelo, watching over Urbino, his dying servant. In 1866, he once again fought for Italian independence, joining Garibaldi in Trentino. He was wounded and taken prisoner in the Battle of Bezzecca. In 1870, he was able to obtain a position as Professor at the Accademia. While he cultivated historical paintings, he also painted landscapes, pastoral scenes, and genre paintings, which were his most popular. During his professorship, his works became more generic and conventional. Among hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tito Lessi
Tito Lessi (8 January 1858 – 17 February 1917) was an Italian painter of historical subjects. Biography He was born in Florence and studied at the Florentine Academy of Fine Arts, under Enrico Pollastrini and Antonio Ciseri. It was there that he became interested in history paintings, which was considered especially prestigious, due to the difficulties involved in assuring their accuracy. In 1884, the gallery owner, Charles Sedelmeyer, invited him to Paris, where he painted several small canvases: ''The Testament''; ''Le lever du Dauphine''; ''L'Interrogatorio (The Interrogation)''; and ''Le Lùeur''. by Angelo de Gubernatis. Tipe dei Successori Le Monnier, 1889, page 360. Some of these were exhibited at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francesco Gioli
Francesco Gioli (29 June 1846, San Frediano a Settimo – 4 February 1922, Florence) was an Italian painter and member of the Macchiaioli movement. His brother Luigi, was also a painter of some note. Biography He was born to a wealthy family. His first studies were at the Accademia d'Arte di Pisa with Annibale Mariani (1840-1891), followed by the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, under Antonio Ciseri and Enrico Pollastrini. He initially painted historical scenes. His depiction of Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy, dispatching the Spanish Ambassador (1868), was first exhibited in Florence, and awarded a prize at an exhibition in Pistoia. In the early 1870s, he came under the influence of the Macchiaioli; especially Giovanni Fattori and Telemaco Signorini. He spent a considerable amount time painting and sketching in the Pisan countryside. During this time, he also began to exhibit regularly; throughout Italy and in Paris. While in Paris, he also came under the influence of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egisto Ferroni
Egisto Ferroni (14 December 1835, Lastra a Signa – 25 May 1912, Florence) was an Italian painter, specializing in pastoral, rural, and genre subjects. Life and work His father, Egiziano, was a Master stonemason. He had originally intended to follow him into the trade, but later chose to study at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where his instructors included Enrico Pollastrini, Stefano Ussi and Antonio Ciseri. His early paintings were on historical subjects. His first work of any note was created in 1868; a painting called "Le trecciaiole" (The Braiders), which he presented at the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts. It made a critical impression as its monumental size was atypical for genre works of that nature. In general, his figures were portrayed in a severe, realistic manner, which brought him into conflict with his agent, Luigi Pisani, who wanted scenes that were more "polite". Fortunately, he was able to find a wealthy patron, Gioacchino Herts, Count of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. World War II was a total war that directly involved more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries. The major participants in the war threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and deploying the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, massa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
