ioannis altamouras: A Pioneer of Greek Impressionism ioannis altamouras (1852-1878) stands as a singular figure in 19th-century Greek art, celebrated primarily for his breathtaking seascapes that resonate with the spirit of Dutch Romanticism and burgeoning French Impressionism. Born in Florence or Naples – details shrouded in familial history – he inherited artistic talent from his father, Francesco Saverio altamura, an Italian painter who tragically abandoned the family shortly after ioannis’ birth. Determined to provide a stable upbringing for his son and daughter, Sophia, ioannis’ mother,…