Raffaele De Grada: A Tuscan Visionary Bridging Swiss Secession and Italian Landscape Raffaele De Grada (1885-1957) emerged from the vibrant artistic landscape of Milan, Italy, as a painter deeply influenced by both the burgeoning modernism of Switzerland and the rich traditions of his homeland. His journey, marked by early training in Argentina and Zurich, ultimately culminated in a distinctive style characterized by bold color palettes, dramatic light effects, and evocative depictions of the Tuscan countryside – a subject that would become synonymous with his name. De Grada’s career spanned…