Giovanni (Nino) Costa
1826–1903 · Italian · 21 artworks
Naturalismen plein air paintingrealistic depiction of light and atmospheremuted color palettesnaturalistic landscapessubtle tonal variations
artist bio
Giovanni Costa, also known as Nino Costa, was an Italian painter who played a significant role in the development of Naturalism in Italian art. He advocated for painting en plein air and capturing the beauty of the Italian landscape, influencing a generation of artists.
what you'll learn
Studying Costa's work allows students to understand the principles of Naturalism, particularly the importance of direct observation and painting outdoors. Students can learn to capture subtle atmospheric effects and the natural beauty of landscapes.
related: Silvestro Lega, Giuseppe de Nittis, Filippo Palizzi
21 artworks
View of the city of Nettuno at dawn with fishing boats
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Landscape near the sea
1885
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Seated Female
1869
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After a shower near Pisa
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Landscape with worker that carries something
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Threshing in the Roman Campagna
1854
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Countryside
1855
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Landscape with workers at sea
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To be or not to be: who loves not is not
1880
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The city of Marina di Pisa
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The Palatine
1895
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The Apuan Alps from San Rossore
1870
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Road on the plain
1890
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Landscape with a little city in the background
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At the end of the moon on the Mediterranean Sea
1900
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Ruins in the Colli Albani
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View Of Monte Amiata
1880
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Sunrise at Nettuno
1893
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Evening time on the farm
1865
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Tree and figure
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Sunset on the Arno
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