Background
He was born in the mainly Italian town of Pirano d"Istria near Trieste, but lived most of his life in Venice.
He was born in the mainly Italian town of Pirano d"Istria near Trieste, but lived most of his life in Venice.
He only studied for a year (1877) at the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice.
In 1887, he exhibited successfuly at the Esposizione di Venezia. And in 1891, he displayed the paintings Pescatori, Silenzio, Sera, Laguna, Case di pescatori in Milan. He drew mainly seascapes and cityscapes of Venice, often at night, a thematic also pursued by Mario de Maria.
By the turn of the century, his style had acquired Symbolist overtones devoid of a realistic locale.
He died in Venice.