Italy On This Day

Artist known for socially conscious themes Morbelli, pictured in this self-portrait, highlighted social issues in his work Angelo Morbelli, ...

The master of the fresco technique became court painter to Napoleon Appiani fell into poverty at the end of  his life despite his notable ca...

Artist who pushed boundaries of sensuality Francesco Hayez, as he appeared in an 1820s self-portrait The painter Francesco Hayez, regarded a...

Modern impressionist who funded his art with restoration projects Dossena was in demand for his restoration skills The painter Emilio Giusep...

19th century artist captured many beautiful views for posterity Giuseppe Molteni's 1829 portrait of Giovanni Migliara Giovanni Mi...