Raffaello Sernesi facts for kids
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Raffaello Sernesi
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Photograph of Raffaello Sernesi, c. 1860
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| Born | December 25, 1838 |
| Died | August 9, 1866 (age 27) |
| Occupation | Italian painter |
Raffaello Sernesi was an Italian painter and artist who also made medals. He was part of a special group of artists called the Macchiaioli. He was born on December 25, 1838, and passed away on August 9, 1866, when he was 27 years old.
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Early Life and Art Training
Raffaello Sernesi was born in Florence, Italy. His family did not have much money. When he was young, he worked as an apprentice for a local engraver. An engraver is someone who carves designs into metal or wood.
In 1856, Raffaello started studying art at the Accademia of Florence. His teacher was Antonio Ciseri. As part of his training, Raffaello copied famous artworks by older artists like Masaccio and Botticelli. These artists lived hundreds of years before him.
In 1858, Raffaello's father died. He left the art academy to help support his family. He worked as an engraver and made medals to earn money.
Joining the Macchiaioli Artists
In 1859, Raffaello started visiting the Caffè Michelangiolo. This was a coffee shop where many artists met in Florence. There, he met the artists of the Macchiaioli group. One of them, Odoardo Borrani, became a very close friend.
The Macchiaioli were a group of Italian painters who lived in the mid-1800s. They liked to paint outdoors, directly from nature. They used bold patches of color, which is why they were called "Macchiaioli" (meaning "spot-makers" or "patch-makers").
Painting and Military Service
In 1859, Raffaello Sernesi joined the army as a volunteer. He fought in the Second Italian War of Independence. This war was about Italy becoming a united country.
When he returned to Florence later that year, he started painting landscapes outdoors. This style of painting is called plein air, which means "in the open air." His paintings often showed the beautiful blue and reddish-brown colors of the Tuscan countryside. They also had clear, straight lines in their design.
Raffaello showed his painting Pastura in montagna (which means "Mountain Pastures") at an art exhibition in 1861. He also showed it again in Florence in 1862. In 1862, he traveled to Naples and then to Ischia, an island. He showed two more paintings at an exhibition in Milan in 1865.
Final Years
In 1866, Raffaello joined Giuseppe Garibaldi's army. Garibaldi was a famous Italian general who helped unite Italy. Raffaello fought in the Third Italian War of Independence.
On July 16, he was badly hurt in his leg and was captured by the Austrian army. He was taken to Bolzano for treatment. Sadly, his injury became very serious, and he passed away on August 9, 1866. He was only 27 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Raffaello Sernesi para niños
