Giuseppe De Nittis: Bridging Salon Art and Impressionism Giuseppe De Nittis (1846-1884) stands as a pivotal figure in Italian art history, representing a crucial juncture between the established conventions of Salon painting and the burgeoning spirit of Impressionism. Born in Barletta, Apulia, on February 25th, 1846, his formative years were marked by familial political dissent – his father’s outspoken opposition to the Bourbon monarchy resulting in imprisonment – shaping him into an individual unafraid to challenge societal norms and express his convictions. This rebellious spirit would per…