A Life Immersed in Light and Landscape Giovanni Fattori, a name inextricably linked to the Macchiaioli movement and a significant precursor to Impressionism, emerged from the vibrant artistic landscape of 19th-century Italy. Born in Livorno in 1825, his journey from aspiring commerce student to celebrated painter is a testament to the compelling power of an artist’s calling. Initially guided towards a practical profession by familial expectations, Fattori’s innate talent for drawing soon asserted itself, leading him down a path far removed from the expected. He possessed a remarkable eye for…