Background
Capogrossi, Guiseppe was born on March 7, 1900 in Rome, Italy. Son of Gugliemo Capogrossi Guarna and Beatrice Tacchi Venturi.
Capogrossi, Guiseppe was born on March 7, 1900 in Rome, Italy. Son of Gugliemo Capogrossi Guarna and Beatrice Tacchi Venturi.
Classical diploma, Institute Massimo, Rome, 1917. Master of Arts in Jurisprudence, U. Rome, 1921.
Engaged in painting, since 1921. A founder Roman School, 1932, Origine Group, 1950. Principal works in abstractionism, since 1949.
Private shows include Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Trieste, Leghorn, Frankfort, New York City, Paris, Berlin, London, Lausanne, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Sao Paulo.
Group shows include Pittsburgh, Johannesburg, Tokyo.
Married Costanza Mennyey, June 2, 1959. Children: Beatrice, Olga.