Pellizza da Volpedo
1868–1907 · Italian · 21 artworks
DivisionismSocial RealismRealismDivisionism (chromoluminarism)Social commentaryRealist depiction of rural lifeUse of light and shadow to create depthPointillism
artist bio
Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo was an Italian painter, a key figure in the Divisionist movement and known for his socially conscious subjects. His masterpiece, 'The Fourth Estate,' became an iconic representation of the working class struggle in Italy.
what you'll learn
Students can learn about the Divisionist technique of applying small dots of pure color to create luminous effects, as well as how art can be used to depict social issues and the lives of ordinary people.
related: Giovanni Segantini
21 artworks
Ambassadors of hunger
1892
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The Fourth State
1901
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Stream of people
1896
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Loving walk
1901
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Thoughts
1891
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Head with white shawl
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Looks tired
1906
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The procession
1894
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The Sphinx
1887
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The cherries
1889
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The sun
1904
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The little dead
1906
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Portrait of a Young Woman (Incipient Maternity)
1891
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Portrait of a man
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Memory of a pain (Portrait of Santina Negri)
1889
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On the barn
1893
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Head of an old man
1890
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The poor girl
1888
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Head of a little girl
1887
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Flowery meadow
1903
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Mommy
1892
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