San Giorgio is a painting created by Cesare Breveglieri in 1943. Breveglieri (1902–1948) was an Italian painter born in Milan who devoted himself fully to art from 1928 onward, after working variously as a teacher, office clerk, and travelling salesman.
Breveglieri first gained critical attention in 1929 with his exhibition at the Palazzo de La Permanente in Milan. His 1930 work Maternità won the Pensionato Sarfatti prize from the Cassa di Risparmio delle Provincie Lombarde, enabling him to study in Rome, Florence, and Paris. During his extended period in Paris, he engaged with modern European artistic movements. His artistic sensibilities were shaped by painters including Picasso, Matisse, Maurice Utrillo, and Henri Rousseau, whose poetic approaches aligned closely with his own artistic vision.
About Cesare Breveglieri
Breveglieri was born to Ferrarese parents in Milan in 1902 and studied at the Accademia di Brera while working in various professions. His commitment to painting deepened after his 1930 prize, which provided the means to travel and study across Italy and France during a formative period of his career.
Details
- Creator: Cesare Breveglieri
- Year: 1943
- Medium and format: Painting
- Artist’s nationality: Italian
- Artist’s base: Milan
Frequently asked questions
Who was Cesare Breveglieri?
Cesare Breveglieri (1902–1948) was a Milanese painter who pursued artistic training at the Accademia di Brera while supporting himself through other work, before dedicating himself fully to painting from 1928.
What movements influenced his work?
Breveglieri was influenced by modern European painters including Picasso, Matisse, Maurice Utrillo, and Henri Rousseau, whose poetic approaches deeply affected his artistic outlook.
When did Breveglieri gain recognition?
He first received critical attention at a 1929 exhibition at the Palazzo de La Permanente in Milan, and won the prestigious Pensionato Sarfatti prize in 1930 for his work Maternità.