Romualdo Locatelli
1905–1943 · Italian · 13 artworks
ExpressionismOrientalismAcademicismVibrant color palettesDynamic compositionOrientalist themesExpressionistic brushworkFigurative representation
artist bio
Romualdo Locatelli was an Italian painter known for his vibrant depictions of exotic locales and figures, particularly in Southeast Asia. His work blends Expressionist sensibilities with Orientalist themes, capturing the cultural richness and dynamism of his subjects.
what you'll learn
Studying Locatelli's art allows students to explore the fusion of Western and Eastern artistic traditions, and to understand how artists interpret and represent different cultures. Students can also learn about color theory and composition in portraying dynamic scenes.
related: Eugene Delacroix, Jean-Leon Gerome, Paul Gauguin
13 artworks
Sardinian lullaby
1938
difficulty
Panorama of upper Bergamo
1929
difficulty
Javanese dancer
1939
difficulty
Study for fresco
1925
difficulty
Legong dancer
1939
difficulty
On the front door
1933
difficulty
Portrait of a young girl
1939
difficulty
Gambuh dancer
1939
difficulty
Cutting the rice
1939
difficulty
Portrait of a Girl
1939
difficulty
Portrait of a nude
1940
difficulty
Roman Forum
1937
difficulty
Barong dancer
1939
difficulty