Nineteenth century - Finestre sull'Arte

The Harsh Life in the Fields of the Maremma in the Works of the Macchiaioli

The history of the depiction of labor in art is long and complex, but in Italy it took on particular significance throughoutthe 19th century—not only in the most explicit forms of social critique, but also in the more subdued and less overt expressio...
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The Fantastical Visions of Gustave Doré: A Book Entirely Devoted to His Work

Gustave Doré: a name that conjures up grandiose, surreal, and fantastical images. Doré does not merely illustrate or paint; he has visions, and he shapes these visions into tangible form through the skillful use of his art. In 2022, Ali...
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A lost masterpiece by Vincenzo Irolli—the portrait of Julia Lavarello Anselmo—has resurfaced in Genoa

A previously unpublished work by one of the greatest Italian painters of the early 20th century, Vincenzo Irolli (Naples, 1860–1949),has resurfaced: it is the monumental *Portrait of Julia Lavarello Anselmo* from 1907, which will be presented t...
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Waterhouse's *Echo and Narcissus*: When Impossible Love Becomes Eternal

Echo and Narcissus. A young woman and a young man bound by myth. Two lives that intertwine, leading to a sad and tragic ending. Falling in love with an unrequited or impossible love is a source of anguish and death for them, yet neither has ever ce...
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The Gioli Brothers’ Silent Counterrevolution: A Look at the Exhibition at Palazzo Blu in Pisa

It’s only natural, when standing before the works of Francesco Gioli and his brother Luigi, to feel a sense of calm—a fresh, fragrant calm. It’s like inhaling the scent of freshly cut grass, hearing the clatter of a horse’s hooves i...
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In Conegliano: The World of Women from the 19th to the 20th Century, from Hayez to Boldini and Carrà

From October 21, 2026, to April 5, 2027, Palazzo Sarcinelli in Conegliano will host “Portraits of Women.” Featuring works by Hayez, Boldini, and Carrà, this exhibition is curated by Antonio D’Amico and organized by ARTIKA in collaboratio...
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The four existing versions of Arnold Böcklin's *The Isle of the Dead* are on display together for the first time in Basel

To mark the bicentennial of Arnold Böcklin’s birth, the Kunstmuseum Basel is dedicating a major exhibition to the renowned Swiss artist, running from September 4, 2027, to January 23, 2028. Curated by Eva Reifert, the exhibition will feature app...
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The Barbizon School: The Roots of Impressionism on Display at the Museo dell’Ottocento in Pescara

From September 5, 2026, to January 9, 2027, the Museo dell’Ottocento – Fondazione Di Persio-Pallotta in Pescara will host *The Barbizon School: The Roots of Impressionism*, an exhibition that brings together the Foundation’s entire ...
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