Colombi assassinati is a painting by Ernesto Treccani, created in 1941. The work dates from the period when Treccani was active within anti-Fascist artistic circles in Milan, before his involvement with the Italian resistance during World War II.
Treccani was born in Milan in 1920 and joined avant-garde art movements opposed to Fascist culture from an early age. At eighteen, he founded and edited the magazine Corrente di Vita and exhibited alongside artists including Renato Birolli, Renato Guttuso, and Giuseppe Migneco at Galleria Bottega di Corrente. This painting belongs to the period of his artistic formation, before his first solo exhibition in 1949 at Galleria Il Milione in Milan.
About Ernesto Treccani
Treccani was a visual artist, writer and political activist who remained committed to socially engaged art throughout his career. Following World War II and his work with the Italian resistance, he became a leader of the Pittura Group and contributed to art journals including Il 45 and Realismo. His later works drew inspiration from Calabrian rural society, and his paintings were selected for major exhibitions including the 25th Venice Biennale in the 1950s.
Details
- Creator: Ernesto Treccani
- Year: 1941
- Movement: Anti-Fascist avant-garde, Italian modern art
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernesto Treccani?
Ernesto Treccani was an Italian visual artist, writer and political activist born in Milan in 1920. He founded the magazine Corrente di Vita at age eighteen and was active in avant-garde movements opposed to Fascist culture before joining the Italian resistance during World War II.
What was Treccani’s role in Italian art after 1945?
After his resistance activities during the war, Treccani became a leader of the Pittura Group and edited art magazines including Il 45 and Realismo. His work was selected for major exhibitions such as the 25th Venice Biennale and international shows in London and New York.
When did Treccani have his first solo exhibition?
Treccani’s first solo exhibition was held in 1949 at Galleria Il Milione in Milan, where he exhibited regularly throughout his artistic career.
