Pompeo Mariani: Life and Art Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Pompeo Mariani (born September 9, 1857, in Monza, Italy – died January 25, 1927, in Bordighera) was an Italian painter renowned for his atmospheric landscapes, seascapes, and depictions of high society. Initially destined for a career in banking, Mariani abandoned this path to wholeheartedly pursue his passion for art. As the nephew of the established painter Mosè Bianchi, he received early encouragement and familial connection to the art world. His formal artistic training began in 1879 under the guidance of Eleuterio Pagliano,…