Giuseppe Abbati (1836 - 1868)

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Giuseppe Abbati

Giuseppe Abbati was an Italian artist, renowned for his role in the Macchiaioli movement. Born on January 13, 1836, in Naples, Abbati's early exposure to art came from his father Vincenzo, who specialized in painting architectural interiors​​. This foundational experience deeply influenced his initial works, which were primarily interiors. However, Abbati's artistic journey took a significant turn after losing his right eye in the Battle of Capua during Garibaldi's 1860 campaign. This event marked a period of transformation, leading him to Florence where he engaged deeply with the Macchiaioli group at Caffè Michelangiolo​​.

Abbati's contribution to the Macchiaioli movement was profound, characterized by a bold treatment of light and shadow, a technique he mastered by painting en plein air. His landscapes, such as the "View from the Wine Cellar of Diego Martelli" (1866), exemplify his skill in capturing the interplay of light, offering viewers a luminous landscape scene glimpsed through the doorway of a darkened interior​. His works are celebrated for their unique perspective and are housed in prestigious collections, including several museums across Italy.

Tragically, Abbati's promising career was cut short at the age of 32, when he died in Florence from rabies, a consequence of a dog bite. Despite his brief life, his artistic legacy endures, influencing generations of painters who admire his innovative approach to natural light and landscape.

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Date and place of birt:13 january 1836, Naples, Italy
Date and place of death:21 february 1868, Florence, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Landscape painter, Painter
Art school / group:Macchiaioli
Genre:Cityscape, Genre art, Landscape painting
Art style:Realism

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Domenico Campagnola (1500 - 1564)
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Marco Liberi (1640 - 1725)
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Manlio Rho (1901 - 1957)
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Bruno Bruni (1935)
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Carletto Caliari (1570 - 1596)
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Anton Maria Maragliano (1664 - 1739)
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Paolo Tilche (1925 - 2002)
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Giambettino Cignaroli (1706 - 1770)
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Sant'Alessio in Bigiano (XIII century)
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Giovanni Carnovalli (1804 - 1874)
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Ernesto Tatafiore (1943)
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Ernst Schweinfurth (1818 - 1877)
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Creators Realism

Abraham Anderson (1847 - 1940)
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Giuseppe Leone Righini (1820 - 1884)
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Marguérite Dielman (1865 - 1942)
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Max Karl Tilke (1869 - 1942)
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Andreas Paul Weber (1893 - 1980)
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Matthew William Peters (1742 - 1814)
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Adolf Hengeler (1863 - 1927)
Adolf Hengeler
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Peter Kraemer II (1857 - 1936)
Peter Kraemer II
1857 - 1936
Joseph Théodore Coosemans (1828 - 1904)
Joseph Théodore Coosemans
1828 - 1904
Kitty Kielland (1843 - 1914)
Kitty Kielland
1843 - 1914
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972)
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1898 - 1972
Félix Buhot (1847 - 1898)
Félix Buhot
1847 - 1898
Carl Ludwig Thilson (1851 - 1915)
Carl Ludwig Thilson
1851 - 1915
Rudolf Lehmann (1819 - 1905)
Rudolf Lehmann
1819 - 1905
Adriana Johanna Haanen (1814 - 1895)
Adriana Johanna Haanen
1814 - 1895
Willem Gerard Hofker (1902 - 1981)
Willem Gerard Hofker
1902 - 1981
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