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In this artwork Catti shows one of Palermo’s main streets, Via Libertà, by providing a very personal, introspective view inspired by symbolist principles and with a melancholic mood. The painting enhances the skilful and strong expressive rendering of the humid environment and wet ground which reflects figures of people rushing about, in middle-class clothes, while they are strolling along the street, together with the different shades of colour of the green trees and of the dried-up ones as well.

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Artist Biography

Early Life and Training

Born: Palermo, Italy (1855)
Died: 1914
Initially intended for a legal career but pursued art instead.
Studied under Francesco Lojacono, a prominent Sicilian landscape painter.
Lojacono's influence shaped Catti’s style, characterized by lyricism and capturing the play of light on the Sicilian landscape.

Artistic Career and Notable Works

Exhibited in 1875 at the exhibition organized in Montevergini, showcasing his painting "Burrasca d'autunno."
Worked on ceiling decorations for the Teatro Massimo of Palermo (1893-1897).
Known for deep sense of color and ability to capture the mood of the Sicilian landscape.
Notable works include:

"La Collezione Bonello" – part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta, Malta.
"View of Acquasanta, Palermo."

Visited Rome in 1883 and was invited to work in Francesco Paolo Michetti's studio but declined.
Married Maria Anna Contarini in 1888; they had four children.

Influences and Artistic Development

Influenced by Francesco Lojacono and Antonio Leto.
Part of the "canonical triad" of Sicilian landscape painters during the Belle Époque, alongside Lojacono and Leto.
Initially followed Lojacono's teachings but later moved towards a more impressionistic style around 1885.
Inspired by the works of Antonio Leto, characterized by a wide and sparse brushstroke.
Met Vincenzo Ragusa and considered opening a school together, influenced by Japanese artistic components.

Major Achievements and Historical Significance

Considered one of the most important Sicilian landscape painters of the Belle Époque.
His paintings are celebrated for their ability to capture the essence of Sicily’s landscapes and seascapes.
His work contributed significantly to the movement of Sicilian landscape painting during his time.
Paintings found in museums and private collections worldwide, including the Museum Gipsoteca Antonio Canova in Possagno, Italy.

Legacy

Catti's paintings continue to inspire artists and art lovers.
His work remains a testament to the beauty and power of the Sicilian landscape.
His legacy is preserved through exhibitions and collections showcasing his artistic contributions.

Michele Catti

1855 - 1914 , Italy

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Sicilian landscape painting
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Francesco Lojacono
- Antonio Leto
Date Of Birth: April 5, 1855
Date Of Death: July 4, 1914
Full Name: Michele Catti
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- La collezione Bonello
- Burrasca d’autunno
- Crepuscolo
Place Of Birth: Palermo, Italy

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