In 1883, fifteen studies from nature were exhibited at Rome. He painted Alpine Watering-place held in the National Gallery of Modern Art at Rome.[2] He is said to be one of the prized pupils of Fontanesi, due to his sprezzatura and force and energy of his coloring in his studies from nature.[3] He moved to Bologna to enter military, but went into art studies. He also traveled to Venice, Milan, Florence, and Naples.[4] Among his pupils was Romolo Ubertalli.