Career
He trained in Turin at the Accademia Albertina under Antonio Fontanesi. In 1873, Pochintesta invested and was involved in the restoration of the Castle of Issogne belonging to Vittorio Avondo. In 1875-1877, he travelled to Paris, where Stratta, Pasquini, Pollonera, and Calandra had moved to
Here he was influenced by Camille Corot.
He was able to exhibit at the Salons of 1876 and 1877. However, he did not find great success in Paris.
In 1880, he returned to Turin. At Milan, in 1881, exhibited Un brutto incontro.
At Turin, in 1884, Campagna ferrarese, at Venice, in 1887, another canvas titled: Arei campi.
