Vittorio Matteo Corcos
1859–1933 · Italian · 30 artworks
RealismRealistic portraitureAttention to detail in clothing and accessoriesUse of light to create moodGenre scenes depicting everyday lifeCapturing social class distinctions
artist bio
Vittorio Matteo Corcos was an Italian painter, known for his portraits and genre scenes, capturing the elegance and social life of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work provides insight into the Belle Époque era, reflecting the tastes and fashions of the Italian upper class.
what you'll learn
Studying Corcos's work allows students to understand the techniques of Realist portraiture, including capturing likeness, texture, and the nuances of social class. Students can also learn about the historical context of the Belle Époque and its influence on art.
related: Giovanni Boldini, Federico Zandomeneghi, Edgar Degas
30 artworks
Beauty and the butterfly
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Dame visiting the National Museum of Naples, contemplates the Pozzuoli Base
1899
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Portrait of a lady on the lake
1909
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Pretty as a picture
1900
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Portrait of Corinna Salmon
1893
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Portrait of his wife Emma Ciabatti
1889
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Portrait of Paolina Bondi
1909
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A spring beauty
1886
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Portrait of Maria José, princess of Piedmont
1931
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Portrait of a lady
1911
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In the garden
1892
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Portrait of Diane de la Bouchère
1903
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The new kitten
1895
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Portrait of Rebeca Matte
1929
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Afternoon on the terrace
1900
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Portrait of the Italian actress Eleanora Duse
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Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi
1882
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Portrait of Pietro Coccoluto Ferrigni known as Yorick son of Yorick
1889
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Neapolitan beauties
1885
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Self-portrait
1913
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Portrait of Anna Maria Borghese, born de Ferrari (1874-1924)
1889
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Portrait of the Countess Carolina Sommaruga Maraini
1901
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Girl with yellow shawl
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Annunciation
1904
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Avenue with figures
1890
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An elegant lady
1887
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Dreams (Portrait of Elena Vecchi)
1896
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Portrait of Princess Evelyne Colonna di Stigliano
1902
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An elegant player
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The bouquet
1889
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