Cristiano Banti
1824–1904 · Italian · 31 artworks
RealismMacchiaioliRomanticismOrientalismMacchia (patches of color)Realist depiction of everyday lifeUse of light and shadow to create depthGenre paintingLandscape painting
artist bio
Cristiano Banti was an Italian painter, primarily associated with the Macchiaioli movement, who captured scenes of Tuscan life with a focus on realism. His work provides valuable insight into the daily lives and landscapes of 19th-century Italy, blending elements of Romanticism and Orientalism into his realistic depictions.
what you'll learn
Studying Banti's work allows students to explore the principles of Realism, including accurate representation and social commentary. Students can also learn about the Macchiaioli technique of using patches of color to create form and light.
related: Giovanni Fattori, Silvestro Lega, Telemaco Signorini
31 artworks
Retrieving the Body of Lorenzino de'Medici (Preparatory study)
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Interior of Santa Croce
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The desert
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Three peasant women with trees
1890
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After the duel
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The Hail Mary
1865
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Galileo Galilei before the Inquisition tribunal
1857
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Fisherman from the marshes of Bientina
1872
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Laundresses
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Meeting of peasants
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The Marchesa Vettori with little Mario Banti at the villa 'Il Barone'
1875
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The curate's walk
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Domenico, son of Pacio, colonist found drawing sheep by his master Beccafumi, from whom he then had the surname
1848
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Straw workers from Val d'Elsa
1886
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On the balcony
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A short break
1861
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Lorenzino de' Medici
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Countryside with cypresses
1900
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Lady working on the terrace
1882
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Tuscan female peasants
1861
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Alaide Banti in the garden
1870
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Two peasant women standing (sketch)
1890
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Confidences
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Old Livorno
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Peasant girls in conversation
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Tuscan female commoner
1875
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A peaceful rest
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The female guardians of the animals
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The return from mass
1865
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The discovery of the corpse of Lorenzino de 'Medici
1855
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Landscape study
1860
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