Giuseppe Mascarini

Place: Bologna

Born: 1877

Death: 1954

Biography:

Giuseppe Mascarini was an Italian painter born in Bologna in 1877 and died in Milan in 1954. He enrolled at the Brera Academy but deferred it to pursue painting independently. He married Swiss painter Elvezia Michel in 1914. Mascarini is part of the late-nineteenth-century Lombard naturalism artistic movement, he mainly focused on Ligurian seascapes, still lifes and the study of the human figure, specifically to the emotional aspects of the mother-child relationship.

Artistic Style and Exhibitions

Mascarini's artistic style is characterized by his use of naturalism and divisionism. He exhibited his works at La Permanente in Milan, the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1922 with Carlo Bazzi, the Quadriennale di Roma and at the Biennali di Venezia in 1912 and subsequently in 1950. His works can be found in various public and private collections in Milan, including the Gallery of Modern Art, which owns four paintings: Violetta e Nonna e nipotina, Portrait of Mr Carlo Canali, and Portrait of Mrs Maria Luisa Grubicy.

Notable Works and Collections

Some of Mascarini's notable works include Il Sogno (1909), La Visitatrice (1909), and Danzatrice (1913). His paintings are also part of the collection at the Raccolte d'arte dell'Ospedale Maggiore, which contains four portraits of his benefactors. In 1955, one of his paintings (Indoors) was purchased by the art collection of Fondazione Capirlo. For more information about Giuseppe Mascarini's works and exhibitions, visit Brera Academy or check his page on Elvezia Michel.

Key Points about Giuseppe Mascarini's Life and Career

• Born in Bologna, Italy in 1877
• Enrolled at the Brera Academy but pursued painting independently
• Married Elvezia Michel in 1914
• Part of the late-nineteenth-century Lombard naturalism artistic movement
• Focused on Ligurian seascapes, still lifes, and the study of the human figure
• Exhibited at La Permanente, Quadriennale di Roma, and Biennali di Venezia

artistic legacy can be seen in his beautiful paintings, which continue to inspire art lovers today. His use of naturalism and divisionism created a unique style that sets him apart from other artists of his time. To learn more about Giuseppe Mascarini and his works, visit La Permanente or check out his page on Carlo Bazzi.