Giuseppe De Nittis

Giuseppe De Nittis (February 25, 1846 – August 21, 1884) was an Italian painter.

A leading Italian artist of the second half of 19th century, he was influenced by realism and impressionism. He was the only Italian painter who took part at the First Impressionist Exhibition, in 1874. He often painted city and countryside scenes in Paris and south Italy.

He died in 1884, aged only 38 years old.

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