Tommaso Cascella Senior: A Painter of Abruzzo Landscapes Tommaso Cascella Senior (1890–1968) was an Italian painter, primarily recognized for his captivating landscapes imbued with vibrant colors and a distinctive Gothic aesthetic. Born in Ortona, Abruzzo, Italy, he descended from a family steeped in artistic tradition – his father, Basilio Cascella, and siblings Michele and Gioacchino were all accomplished painters themselves. Early Life and Artistic Training: Cascella’s formative years witnessed exposure to diverse artistic currents during his time in Paris in 1909. This immersion profoun…