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Federico Zandomeneghi, an Italian Impressionist painter, was born in Venice on June 2, 1841. His father Pietro and grandfather Luigi were neoclassic sculptors, with the latter completing the monument to Titian found in the Frari of Venice. As a young man, he preferred painting to sculpture, enrolling in 1856 first in the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice, and then in the Academy of Fine Arts of Milan.
Early Career
In 1860, Zandomeneghi tried to join with the forces of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) in his Expedition of the Thousand. This made it uncomfortable for him to reside in Venice, and in 1862, he moved to Florence for 5 years where he frequented the Caffè Michelangiolo. There he met a number of the artists known as the Macchiaioli, including Telemaco Signorini, Giovanni Fattori, and Giuseppe Abbati, and he joined them in painting landscapes outdoors.
Impressionist Movement
In 1871, Pompeo Molmenti wrote glowing assessments of three young Venetian painters: Guglielmo Ciardi, Alessandro Zezzos, and Federico Zandomeneghi. In 1874, he went to Paris, where he was to spend the rest of his life. He quickly made the acquaintance of the Impressionists, who had just had their first group exhibition. Zandomeneghi, whose style of painting was similar to theirs, would participate in four of their later exhibitions, in 1879, 1880, 1881, and 1886.
Notable Works
Some of his notable works include At the café (Femme au bar), which can be found on WahooArt.com. This painting showcases his ability to capture the essence of social interaction in late 19th-century Europe. Another notable work is Vue De Venise by William Wyld, which can be found on WahooArt.com.
Influence and Legacy
Federico Zandomeneghi was influenced by the works of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which can be found on WahooArt.com. He also admired the work of Mary Cassatt and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and his many paintings of women in their domestic routines follow their example. To learn more about Federico Zandomeneghi and other artists, visit the WahooArt.com Art Database.
Key Points:
- Federico Zandomeneghi was an Italian Impressionist painter.
- He was born in Venice on June 2, 1841.
- His father and grandfather were neoclassic sculptors.
- He moved to Florence and then Paris, where he joined the Impressionist movement.
- Some of his notable works include At the café (Femme au bar) and Vue De Venise.
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