Titian's Gondola by Federico Faruffini
Revenge in a harem (The Greek woman) - Copy of "The Greek woman" by Giacomo Trécourt by Federico Faruffini
The temptation by Federico Faruffini
Cola di Rienzi that from the heights of Rome contemplates its ruins by Federico Faruffini
Raphael and the Fornarina by Federico Faruffini

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About Federico Faruffini

1833–1869

Milanese Scapigliatura painter known for emotionally direct history paintings, above all his Mary Queen of Scots at the Scaffold (1865[2]).

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Federico Faruffini's works are held in 2 museums worldwide.

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🇮🇹 Italy

1 museum

🇺🇸 United States

1 museum

Also in United StatesNational Gallery of Art (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Federico Faruffini?
    Federico Faruffini was an Italian painter associated with the Scapigliatura, a group of Milanese artists, writers, and musicians who rejected academic convention and Risorgimento sentimentality. He trained at the Brera Academy and is now considered a significant figure in nineteenth-century Italian art. His career was brief, as he died at the age of thirty-five.
  • What was Federico Faruffini's art style?
    While associated with the Scapigliatura movement, Federico Faruffini's style remained more rooted in historical subject matter compared to other members. Unlike Tranquillo Cremona's blurred surfaces, his history paintings displayed psychological directness rather than theatrical grandeur. His work also contained a realist undercurrent, as seen in pieces such as "La lettrice."
  • What is Federico Faruffini known for?
    Faruffini is known for his history paintings, portraits, and intimate figure studies. His 1865[2] painting, "Maria Stuarda al supplizio" (Mary Queen of Scots at the Scaffold), gained him recognition at the Brera exhibition. He is also known for his association with the Scapigliatura movement.

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  1. [1] museum Galleria d'arte moderna di Milano Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] wikipedia Wikipedia: Federico Faruffini 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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