Background
He was the son of painter Vincenzo, and younger brother of Arturo Petrocelli.
He was the son of painter Vincenzo, and younger brother of Arturo Petrocelli.
He first studied under his father.
Among the works of Achille are: Dimmi di sì (large canvas with figures painted from life). Tutto per i figli (Neapolitan genre scene, exhibited at the Promotrice of Naples. Riposo dei lavoratori.
And Le odalische (large canvas with figures painted from life).
He also painted many portraits, including marchese Rafa.