Arturo Petrocelli

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Arturo Petrocelli
Born
Arturo Petrocelli

1856
Naples, Italy
Died1926
Naples, Italy
NationalityItalian
Education Vincenzo Petrocelli
Known for Genre painting, still lifes, costume dramatizations
Notable workLa colomba insidiata nel nido, Un bacio furtivo, Selvaggina, Il giuoco delle Nocciuole
Movement Neapolitan painting

Arturo Petrocelli (Naples, 1856- Naples, 1926) was an Italian painter, mainly of genre works.

He was the son of painter Vincenzo, and older brother of Achille Petrocelli. He first studied under his father. Among his major works are: La colomba insidiata nel nido, Un bacio furtivo; Selvaggina; and Il giuoco delle Nocciuole (Neapolitan Costume scene, displayed at the Promotrice). He completed many still lifes and costume dramatizations, painting in pastel and water-colors. [1]

References

  1. ↑ Dizionario degli Artisti Italiani Viventi: pittori, scultori, e Architetti., by Angelo de Gubernatis. Tipe dei Successori Le Monnier, 1889, page 371.


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