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Year: 1905
Title: Self-Portrait
Influences:
- Medardo Rosso
- Pablo Picasso
- Henri Matisse
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Paul Cézanne
Medium: Oil on canvas
Artist: Pio Semeghini
Subject or theme: Self-portrait of the artist

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Pio Semeghini (1878-1964) attended the academies of Florence and Modena, devoting himself to painting and occasionally to sculpture. His artistic turning point came in Paris in 1904, where he attended the Julian Academy, exhibited at the Clovis Sagot Gallery, and came into contact with Medardo Rosso and the artists of the Avant-Gardes, inlcuding the young Pablo Picasso, the Fauves (especially Henri Matisse) and Amedeo Modigliani. He also came close to the last figures of the Impressionist season, such as Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Many drawings, pastels, tempera, and etchings executed in those years, as well as oil paintings such as

Artist Biography

early life and training

pio semeghini was born in bondanello di quistello, italy in 1878. he began his artistic journey at the liceo artistico and later studied at the institute of fine arts of naples under pietro barillà, alberto chiancone, and eugenio viti. this foundation in traditional italian art education would later influence his unique style.

artistic style and influences

semeghini's work is characterized by its focus on genre subjects, often depicted in oil and acquaforte. his style, while rooted in traditional italian painting, was also influenced by the post-impressionists, as seen in his use of vibrant colors and emotive brushwork. this blend of classic techniques with modern sensibilities sets his work apart.

notable works and exhibitions

* a tribute to piero della francesca (58 x 72 cm, galleria d'arte moderna achille forti, verona, italy, oil on panel) showcases semeghini's ability to pay homage to the masters while maintaining his unique voice. * neve a venezia (1921, oil on plywood, 60 x 90 cm), part of the collection at museo “mario rimoldi” in cortina d’ampezzo, demonstrates his skill in capturing the essence of italian landscapes.

awards and recognition

* semeghini won the premio bergamo in 1939 for il ponte di chioggia (oil on plywood, 64 x 74 cm), a testament to his growing recognition within the italian art community.

legacy and later life

semeghini's later years saw him return to aversa, where he taught design at the local school. he became director of the liceo artistico statale in 1970, solidifying his impact on future generations of artists. he passed away in 1964, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire.

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pio semeghini

1878 - 1964 , Italy

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