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Giuseppe de nittis
Italian, 1846-1884
Italian painter, pastellist and printmaker. Throughout his career he was committed to a plein-air aesthetic and was particularly interested in rendering varying light effects, a concern that brought him into contact with the Impressionists. He was also acquainted with the members of the Macchiaioli, for whom his work was influential. In addition to oils, he experimented with printmaking and made innovative use of pastels. Practising a restrained, and therefore 'acceptable', form of Impressionism, |
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On a Bench on the Champs Elysees (nn02)
c.1874
Oil on wood
12 1/4x17 1/8"
Painting ID:: 23113
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Giuseppe de nittis
On a Bench on the Champs Elysees (nn02)
c.1874
Oil on wood
12 1/4x17 1/8"
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