Giovanni Segantini

Giovanni Segantini (15 January 1858 – 28 September 1899) was an Italian painter known for his large pastoral landscapes of the Alps. He was one of the most famous artists in Europe in the late 19th century, and his paintings were collected by major museums. In later life, he combined a Divisionist painting style with Symbolist images of nature. He was active in Switzerland during the last period of his life.

Giovanni Segantini
Self-portrait, 1893
Born15 January 1858 (1858-01-15)
Died28 September 1899 (1899-09-29) (aged 41)
Pontresina, Graubünden, Switzerland
NationalityItalian
EducationAccademia di Brera
Notable workAlpine Triptych
Relatives
Patron(s)Vittore Grubicy de Dragon
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