Giovanni Fattori

1825–1908 · Italian · 22 artworks

RealismMacchiaioliImpressionismMacchie (color patches)Plein air paintingRealist depiction of rural lifeUse of light and shadowSimplified forms

artist bio

Giovanni Fattori was an Italian artist, one of the leaders of the Macchiaioli movement. He is known for his landscapes and military scenes, capturing the spirit of 19th-century Italy with a focus on realism and natural light.

what you'll learn

Studying Fattori's work allows students to understand the Macchiaioli's unique approach to plein air painting and their use of 'macchie' (patches of color) to create form and light. Students can also learn about the transition from Realism to Impressionism in Italian art.

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22 artworks

Portrait of the third wife

1905