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Giovanni Fattori
A Life Immersed in Light and Landscape Giovanni Fattori, a name inextricably linked to the Macchiaioli movement and a harbinger of Impressionism, emerged from the vibrant artistic currents of 19th-century Italy. Born in Livorno in 1825, his journey – transitioning from an aspiring commerce student to a celebrated painter – is a compelling testament to the profound pull of artistic vocation. Initially guided by familial expectations tow
ards a more practical profession, Fattori’s innate talent for drawing swiftly asserted itself, leading him down an apprenticeship path with Giuseppe Baldini in 1845. This marked not merely the beginning of his formal artistic education but also the genesis of a lifelong dedication to capturing the world around him through paint. His studies subsequently led him to Florence and the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts, though his academic p…
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