Pietro Marussig

1879 - 1937

Quick Facts

  • Nationality: Italy
  • Color intensity:
    • monochromatic
    • balanced
  • Topics explored: portrait
  • Mediums: oil
  • Also known as: Piero Marussig
  • Lifespan: 58 years
  • Corpus themes:
    • divisionist influences
    • symbolist movement influence
  • Museums on APS:
    • Boschi Di Stefano House Museum
    • Museo del Novecento

early life and training

pietro marussig, an italian painter, was born in trieste, italy in 1879. he initially took lessons from eugenio scomparini in trieste, where he worked from 1898 until 1918. this period laid the foundation for his future expressionist style.

artistic style and influences

marussig's work is characterized by a representative expressionist style, depicting genre scenes, vedute, and portraits. his style was influenced by the italian divisionist and symbolist movements, as well as the works of gaetano previati and giovanni segantini, leading exponents of divisionism.

notable exhibitions and works

* pietro marussig: bambina che legge (91 x 81 cm, museo del novecento, milan, italy, oil) - a notable example of his expressionist style. * pietro marussig: vaso di rose (52 x 47 cm, museo del novecento, milan, italy, oil on board) - demonstrates his use of color and light division. * pietro marussig: la lettrice (93 x 62 cm, museo del novecento, milan, italy, oil) - a portrait showcasing his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.

legacy

pietro marussig died in 1937 in milan, leaving behind a legacy as a significant figure in the transition from divisionism to symbolism in early 20th-century italian art. his work continues to be celebrated for its unique blend of expressionist style and representative genre scenes. important dates: * born: 1879, trieste, italy * died: 1937, milan, italy

Questions & Answers

Is there a complete list of Pietro Marussig's artworks?

Every work by Pietro Marussig on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Pietro Marussig?

Pietro Marussig was born in Trieste in 1879.

Where is Pietro Marussig from?

Pietro Marussig was born in Italy.

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