19th Century
19th Century
Federico Faruffini
The Tragic Visionary of Scapigliatura Federico Faruffini (1833–1869) remains one of the most poignant and evocative figures in nineteenth-century Italian art, a painter whose brief, brilliant career served as a bridge between the rigid traditions of academic Romanticism and the rebellious, atmospheric spirit of Scapigliatura. Born in Sesto San Giovanni, near Milan, Faruffini possessed a temperament that seemed destined to clash with t…
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1859
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1861
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Federico Faruffini's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Federico Faruffini's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.