Giovanni Battista (Italian, 1858-1925) Painting. Title - Young Truants on the Beach, Naples. Oil on canvas painting. Signed lower left G. Battista. Painting measures 12 inches high, 18 inches wide. Frame measures 17.75 inches high, 23.75 inches wide. In good condition with thumbprint size inpainting lower right corner and small spot next to boys head and a larger spot in upper right sky.

Giovanni Battista was an Italian painter who specialized in landscape and vedute painting. He was born in Milan in 1858 and grew up in a family of artists. His father, Luigi, was a painter and restorer, and his brother, Guglielmo, was a sculptor. Giovanni Battista began his artistic training at a young age, studying under his father and later attending the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. Battista's early works were inspired by the Romantic style and focused on Italian landscapes and seascapes. He quickly gained recognition for his skillful use of color and his ability to capture the atmosphere and mood of a scene. In the 1880s, he began to incorporate elements of Realism and Impressionism into his work, creating a unique style that blended traditional techniques with modern ideas. Battista's paintings were widely exhibited throughout Italy and Europe, and he received numerous awards and accolades for his work. He was a member of several prominent art societies, including the Societa per le Belle Arti ed Esposizione Permanente in Milan and the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Battista's most famous works are his views of Venice, which he painted throughout his career. He captured the city's unique light and atmosphere, depicting its canals, bridges, and buildings in a variety of different seasons and times of day. His paintings are characterized by their rich colors, bold brushwork, and dynamic compositions. Giovanni Battista died in Milan in 1925, leaving behind a legacy as one of Italy's most celebrated landscape painters. His works continue to be highly sought after by collectors and are displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

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