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The crossing (The sailor's departure) by Alessandro Milesi
The brood by Alessandro Milesi
My grandson by Alessandro Milesi
Idyll by Alessandro Milesi
Courtship to the market by Alessandro Milesi
Gossip in Venice by Alessandro Milesi
The festival by Alessandro Milesi
The Pumpkin Vendor by Alessandro Milesi
The fisherman's family by Alessandro Milesi

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About Alessandro Milesi

Italian · 1856–1945

Venetian genre painter whose sympathetic scenes of canal life earned a gold medal at the 1890[2] Boston International Exhibition.

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Most worksGallerie d'Italia – Milano, Piazza della Scala · 3 works
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Alessandro Milesi?
    Alessandro Milesi was a Venetian artist, born in 1856[2], who painted scenes of everyday Venetian life. He trained at the Academy of Fine Arts under Napoleone Nani from 1869[2] to 1874, following his master to Verona before returning to Venice in 1876. He continued to paint until his death in 1945[2] at the age of 89.
  • What is Alessandro Milesi known for?
    Alessandro Milesi is known for his paintings of Venetian everyday life, including scenes of gondoliers, fishwives, and middle-class Venetians. His painting of Venetian everyday life won a gold medal at the Boston International Exhibition in 1890[2]. He also painted portraits of writers, musicians, and actors.
  • What was Alessandro Milesi's art style?
    Milesi's early work aligned with the tradition of Giacomo Favretto, known for warm observation of canal-side life. Later, he absorbed the looser brushwork of Ettore Tito and Cesare Laurenti, which gave his work more tonal variety. His subject matter remained constant throughout his career, focusing on the city, its water, and the people who worked on both.

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Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Alessandro Milesi's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Gallerie d'Italia – Milano Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] wikipedia Wikipedia: Alessandro Milesi Used for: biography.
  3. [3] book Masterpieces of western art : a history of art in 900 individual studies from the Gothic to the present day Used for: biography.
  4. [4] book Post-impressionism : cross-currents in European painting Used for: biography.
  5. [5] book Post-impressionism : cross-currents in European painting Used for: biography.

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