Silvestro Lega
1826–1895 · Italian · 30 artworks
RealismMacchiaioliImpressionismen plein air paintingbroken colornaturalistic lightintimate scenesmuted palette
artist bio
Silvestro Lega was an Italian painter who was a leading figure in the Macchiaioli movement, a group of artists considered precursors to Impressionism. He is known for his intimate scenes of Italian life, painted with a focus on natural light and color.
what you'll learn
Studying Lega's work allows students to understand the transition from Realism to Impressionism, focusing on capturing light and everyday life. Students can learn about composition, color theory, and the importance of depicting contemporary subjects.
related: Giovanni Fattori, Telemaco Signorini, Giuseppe Abbati
30 artworks
Portrait of Maria Virginia Fabroni
1870
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On vacation
1885
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The singing of the folk song
1867
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In the garden
1883
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Peasant women from Gabbro
1889
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Pitcher with figures of women among the flowers
1891
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Figure of woman in the kitchen
1873
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Among the flowers in the garden
1862
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The homework
1875
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Grandma's lesson
1881
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Young peasant woman at the well
1864
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Two little girls playing ladies
1865
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The engaged couple
1869
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A pensive moment
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Villa Bandini at the Gabbro
1882
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In the shadow of the villa
1873
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The owner of the farm
1887
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Villa Batelli along the Affrico river
1863
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Grandmother
1865
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Don Giovanni
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Woman sitting by a window sewing
1872
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An after lunch (the arbor)
1868
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The conversation
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Two girls on a balcony
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Portrait of a child
1861
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Gabbro woman knitting the sock
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A mother
1884
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Little country church
1874
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In the villa
1880
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Landscape
1860
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