Arturo Francesco Ferrari

Place: Milan

Born: 1861

Death: 1932

Biography:

Arturo Francesco Ferrari was an Italian painter born in Milan in 1861 and died in 1932. He was initiated into artistic studies by his father Cesare and the painter Mosè Bianchi from Lodi. He completed his training at the Brera Academy under the guidance of Giuseppe Bertini from 1877 to 1884 while working in the studio of Gerolamo Induno at the same time.

Early Career and Style

Ferrari's early works mainly consisted of still lifes, but he gained recognition for his landscapes and views of Milan. He made his debut at the Esposizione di Belle Arti di Brera in 1879 with a view of the interior of Milan Cathedral, thus inaugurating the repertoire of Milanese perspective views that was to be a constant feature of his vast production of oil paintings and watercolours. His style was characterized by a poetic and sentimental evocation of 'Old Milan' during the phase of transition to the 20th century.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Some of Ferrari's notable works include Alpine Transparencies and The Olympus. He was a regular participant in all the major exhibitions until 1932, the year of his death. His works can be found in various museums, including the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, which is home to one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings from the 13th to the 20th century.

Influence and Legacy

Ferrari's work was influenced by the Lombard Naturalism movement, and he specialized in seascapes and portraits. He was also known for his ability to depict dramatic scenes and his use of light and color. His legacy can be seen in the many artists who followed in his footsteps, including Francesco Di Giorgio Martini and Jacob Jordaens. For more information on Ferrari's life and work, visit Arturo Francesco Ferrari on Wikioo.org.

• Notable museums: Pinacoteca di Brera, Biblioteca Nazionale
• Notable artists: Giorgio Belloni, Cesare Tallone
• Notable paintings: Apse of San Satiro and View of the Duomo, Twelve Studies of Vesuvius

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