Pietro Michis Cattaneo (1836–1903): The Tuscan Genre Painter Pietro Michis Cattaneo (August 12, 1836 – November 24, 1903) was an Italian painter, primarily known for his genre scenes. Born in Milan, Italy, he began his artistic journey at the Brera Academy in 1851 under the guidance of Giuseppe Bertini. This marked the beginning of a successful career, during which he would become a prominent figure in Italian art—specifically within the Macchiaioli movement, an influential group advocating for plein air painting and capturing everyday life with immediacy. ### Early Life and Training Michi…