Giovanni Battista Lusieri

Mjesto: Naples

Rođen: 1755

Smrt: 1821

Biografija:

Giovanni Battista Lusieri was an Italian landscape painter from Naples, born in 1755 and deceased in 1821. He is known for his accurate landscapes and studies of buildings in Italy and Sicily, which he often sold to young gentlemen on their Grand Tour.

Early Life and Career

Lusieri traveled extensively throughout Naples, Greece, and Turkey, and was employed by Lord Elgin to make drawings of the Acropolis. He is known today for removing and shipping the Elgin Marbles to London. Lusieri believed that he might have been more famous as an artist had he not spent so much time working for Lord Elgin and his antiquity collection.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

Lusieri painted his landscapes in accurate detail, and resisted the fashion for imaginative constructions imitating Claude Lorrain, arguing that paintings should be taken from real life. His notable works include views of Mount Vesuvius, which were popular among young gentlemen on their Grand Tour due to the volcano's activity at the time. Notable Collections and Exhibitions Lusieri's work can be found in various collections, including the Scottish National Gallery and the Elgin family collection. In 2012, his paintings were exhibited at the Scottish National Gallery, showcasing his talent as a landscape painter.

Legacy and Loss

Lusieri's body of work was seriously reduced when many of his paintings were lost in a shipwreck in 1828. However, his legacy lives on through his extant paintings, which can be found in the possession of the Elgin family and other notable collections.

• Visit Giovanni Battista Lusieri page on Wikioo.org to learn more about his life and work.
• Explore the National Museum of Fine Arts (La Valletta, Malta) collection, which features works by notable artists such as Caravaggio and Valentin De Boulogne.
• Read more about Lusieri's involvement in the removal and shipping of the Elgin Marbles on Wikipedia.

Lusieri's story is a fascinating example of an artist's life, marked by both success and loss. His commitment to capturing the beauty of the natural world through his landscapes continues to inspire art lovers today.