Carlo Ademollo
1824–1911 · Italian · 13 artworks
Romanticismhistorical genre paintingdramatic compositiondetailed realismnarrative paintinguse of light and shadow
artist bio
Carlo Ademollo was an Italian painter known for his historical and genre scenes, particularly those depicting events from the Risorgimento. His works often combined detailed realism with dramatic narratives, capturing key moments in Italian history and daily life.
what you'll learn
Studying Ademollo's work allows students to understand the techniques of Romantic painting, including dramatic composition and the use of color to convey emotion. Students will also learn about the historical context of 19th-century Italy and the Risorgimento.
related: Francesco Hayez
13 artworks
The music lesson
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The breach of Porta Pia
1880
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Peasant girl with Noblewoman
1872
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Travellers in the mountains
1850
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Anna Cuminiello found dead the day after the battle of San Martino
1861
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Three hunting dogs in a landscape with mountains in the distance
1888
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Ugo Bassi and his sister Carlotta at Villa Spada
1867
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Artist in the countryside
1858
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The massacre of the Tavani Arquati family
1880
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The handshake of Teano
1880
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The goatherder's siesta
1900
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General Raffaele Cadorna
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Ugo Bassi in the Comacchio prison
1867
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