Alberto Pisa Explained

Alberto Pisa (March 19, 1864 – 1936[1] [2]) was an Italian painter, often painting ruins, landscapes, and garden views in bright watercolor.

Early life and education

He was born in Ferrara and initially studied there with Gaetano Domenichini.[3] He later studied at the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence.

Career

His first work was a Church Interior, displayed at the Promotrice. In 1887, he sent to the Exposition of Venice, the canvases depicting the Church of Santa Maria Novella, and the genre painting Donne e Madonne. In 1888 at Bologna, he exhibited: Tempo ladro and Fra i polli. In 1889 at the Florence Promotrice, he displayed the oil canvas, Le lavandaie and a pastel, Il fiammiferaio. At the Pisani Gallery of Florence, he exhibited watercolor and pastel works. He also painted portraits in Ferrara. He completed illustrations for books and journals, and completed a number of watercolors depicting vedute of Rome, Pompeii, and Florence.[4]

The British collections include two local views: Westminster Bridge at Lancaster City Museums, and Hampstead Heath at Sheffield Museum.[5]

Books Illustrated by Pisa

Notes and References

  1. http://www.memoriesoftimespast.com/books/rome/artist.htm Memories of times past biography
  2. https://artuk.org/discover/artists/pisa-alberto-18641931 BBC arts
  3. Memories of times past.
  4. https://books.google.com/books?id=Zz0bAAAAYAAJ Dizionario degli Artisti Italiani Viventi: pittori, scultori, e Architetti
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