Giuseppe de Nittis
1846–1884 · Italian · 20 artworks
ImpressionismRealismUrban Scene PaintingUse of PerspectiveCapturing Fleeting MomentsBlending Realism and ImpressionismJaponisme Influence
artist bio
Giuseppe de Nittis was an Italian Impressionist painter who spent much of his career in Paris. He is known for his cityscapes and genre scenes, capturing modern life with a blend of Realist observation and Impressionist techniques.
what you'll learn
Studying de Nittis allows students to explore the intersection of Realism and Impressionism, focusing on capturing urban life and fleeting moments. Students can learn about composition, perspective, and the use of light and color to create atmosphere.
related: Edgar Degas, Gustave Caillebotte, Eva Gonzales
20 artworks
The Races at Longchamps from the Grandstand
1883
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Promenade Hivernale
1878
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The Serpentine Hyde Park
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Presso al lago
1879
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A Winter's Landscape
1875
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Face
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La Place du Carrousel, Paris: The Ruins of the Tuileries
1882
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Breakfast in the Garden
1883
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The Salon of Princess Mathilde
1883
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Rural landscape
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A Roman Aqueduct
1875
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The Victoria Embankment, London
1875
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Return from the Races
1875
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The Place des Pyramides, Paris
1875
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By the fireplace
1864
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Poplars
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Westminster Bridge
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Around the Shade
1880
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Lungo l'Ofanto
1870
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Rue de Paris with Carriages
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