Luigi Sacchi

Luigi Sacchi (August 5, 1805- Milan, January 15, 1861)[1] was an Italian painter, mainly of portraits, wood engraver, and as well as an early photographer. He was active mostly around Milan.

He painted the portrait of King Umberto, displayed at the Exhibition of Fine Arts in Milan. In 1883, again in Milan, he exhibits Young Milanese Girl. In Rome in 1883, he exhibits two paintings: Fra gli alberi and Beautiful Morning. He published a journal titled Artista, and documented travels through Italy.[2] He collaborated with the engraver Francesco Ratti.

References

  1. ↑ Short obituary.
  2. ↑ ‘‘Dizionario degli Artisti Italiani Viventi: pittori, scultori, e Architetti.’’, by Angelo de Gubernatis. Tipe dei Successori Le Monnier, 1889, page 442.


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