Giorgio Morandi was an Italian painter born in Bologna on July 20, 1890. He is best known for his still-life paintings of bottles, bowls, vases, landscapes, and flowers. In 1929, he illustrated Vincenzo Cardarelli's "Il sole a picco". His works are still admired today for their subtle beauty and delicate use of color.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $9.6 billion (2024)
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About
Best known for his still-life paintings of bottles, bowls, vases, landscapes, and flowers. Illustrated Vincenzo Cardarelli's "Il sole a picco" in 1929.
Before Fame
He studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna from 1907 until 1913. He taught himself how to Sketch by studying Rembrandt.
Trivia
He painted two oil paintings that were selected by President Obama to be a part of the White House collection.
Family Life
He was born to Andrea Morandi and Maria Maccaferri who were residing in Bologna. He grew up with four siblings. The family moved around a great deal, even after his father died in 1909.
Associated With
He was influenced by Paul Cezanne, André Derain, and Pablo Picasso.