Giuseppe De Nittis: A Painter of Light and Italian Soul Giuseppe De Nittis (1846 – 1884) stands as a pivotal figure in the transition between academic tradition and the burgeoning Impressionism that swept across Europe during the latter half of the 19th century. More than simply an artist, he was a product of his time—a spirited young man emerging from the vibrant, politically charged city of Barletta, Italy, and navigating the comple…