Giuseppe Moricci
Italian painter
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Giuseppe Moricci (11 March 1806 - 28 January 1879)[1] was an Italian painter, mainly of genre, vedute, and contemporary events.[2]
Born11 March 1806
Florence
Died28 January 1879 (aged 72)
Florence
OccupationPainter
Giuseppe Moricci | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1806 Florence |
| Died | 28 January 1879 (aged 72) Florence |
| Occupation | Painter |
Biography
He was born in Florence. He became professor of the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence.[3] Among his works is the Processione dell'angiolino alla SS. Annunziata di Firenze. He frequented the Caffè Michelangiolo, alonge with Enrico Pollastrini.[4] Many of his vedute are drawings or engravings that show sections of Florence prior to Risanamiento. His Letter from the Volunteer (soldier) is displayed in the Senate building in Rome.[5]