Telemaco Signorini
1835–1901 · Italian · 31 artworks
RealismMacchiaioliMacchia (stain-like patches of color)Plein air paintingUse of light and shadowDepiction of everyday lifeSocial commentary
artist bio
Telemaco Signorini was an Italian artist known for his contributions to the Macchiaioli movement, a precursor to Impressionism. He captured scenes of everyday life and landscapes with a focus on natural light and color, often depicting social issues and the changing urban landscape of Italy.
what you'll learn
Studying Signorini's work allows students to understand the transition from Realism to Impressionism, focusing on capturing light and atmosphere. Students can also learn about social commentary through art by analyzing his depictions of urban life and social issues.
related: Giovanni Fattori, Silvestro Lega, Giuseppe Abbati
31 artworks
Un Quadro
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Not being able to wait, or The letter
1867
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Bath for prisoners in Portoferraio
1890
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Santa Maria De' Bardi
1870
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Bath for prisoners in Portoferraio
1890
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Bath, Berkeley Place
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Bakery in Settignano
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Via Torta, Firenze
1870
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Mercato Vecchio in Florence
1883
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Sobborgo Di Porta Adriana a Ravenna
1875
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Interno di San Miniato
1861
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Ghetto of Florence
1882
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At rest in Riomaggiore
1894
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Vegetazione a Riomaggiore
1894
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The morning toilet
1898
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Piazzetta von Settignano
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Ward of the madwomen at S. Bonifazio
1865
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Leith streets
1881
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Villa Fiorentina
1874
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Poggio
1888
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Chiacchiere a Riomaggiore
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La via del fuoco
1881
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Das Studium
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Via Calimala
1899
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Riomaggiore Et Son Vignoble
1894
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The Cathedral at Siena
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The towpath
1864
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Via De' Malcontenti
1886
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November
1870
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Il Quercione alle cascine
1866
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September morning in Settignano
1891
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