Giulio Aristide Sartorio facts for kids
Giulio Aristide Sartorio (born February 11, 1860 – died October 3, 1932) was a talented Italian painter and film director from Rome. He was known for his beautiful artworks and even made movies!
Quick facts for kids
Giulio Aristide Sartorio
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| Born | February 11, 1860 Rome, Italy
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| Died | October 3, 1932 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Rome Institute of Fine Arts |
| Occupation | Painter, film director |
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Giulio Sartorio's Life Story
Giulio Aristide Sartorio went to the Rome Institute of Fine Arts. After his studies, he showed a special kind of art called Symbolist work. This was at a big art show in Rome in 1883.
He became friends with other artists like Nino Costa. He also knew the famous writer Gabriele D’Annunzio. Sartorio spent time with painters and photographers who worked in the Roman countryside.
Early Success and Travels
Giulio Sartorio won a gold medal at a huge art exhibition in Paris in 1889. This was a big achievement! In 1893, he traveled to England. There, he met artists from a group called the Pre-Raphaelites. They were known for their detailed and colorful paintings.
His art was shown at the Venice Biennale starting in 1895. This is a very important art event in Venice. After this, he taught art at the Weimar Academy of Fine Arts. He taught there from 1896 to 1898.
Peak of His Career
Sartorio became most famous at the start of the 1900s. He created large, decorative art pieces called friezes. These were for important buildings and exhibitions. For example, he made art for the 5th International Art Exhibition in Venice in 1903.
He also created art for the National Fine Arts Exhibition in Milan in 1906. One of his most important works was for the Palazzo Montecitorio in Rome. This is a very important government building. He worked on it from 1908 to 1912.
Later Life and Adventures
During World War I, Giulio Sartorio was injured. After the war, in the 1920s, he traveled a lot. He visited places like the Middle East, Japan, and Latin America. He also became a member of the Italian Royal Academy. This was a high honor for artists.
Giulio Sartorio's Famous Works
Giulio Aristide Sartorio created many well-known artworks. Some of his most famous paintings include Diana of Ephes and the slaves. Another important work is Gorgon and the Heroes, which he painted between 1895 and 1899. He also made the large frieze in the Palazzo Montecitorio.
Working with Gabriele D'Annunzio
Sartorio also worked with his friend, the writer Gabriele D'Annunzio. They collaborated on a magazine called The Banquet. This magazine was published from 1895 to 1898.
Sartorio as a Film Director
Besides painting, Giulio Sartorio also directed movies! He made a film called Il mistero di Galatea (The Mystery of Galatea) in 1919. His wife, Marga Sevilla, was the star of this movie. She had studied acting with the famous actress Eleonora Duse.
Selected Filmography
- The Sack of Rome (1920)
Gallery
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Malaria (1883). This painting is in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
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The Reading (Catullus and Clodia)
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Study of the Head of the Gorgon for The Gorgon and the Heroes (around 1895). This artwork is in the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome.
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November plowing or Oxen at the plow (1914). This shows scenes from the Roman countryside.
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See also
In Spanish: Giulio Aristide Sartorio para niños
