Il Sile alla Fiera is a painting by Nino Springolo completed in 1939. The work depicts the Sile river in the context of a fair, rendered by the Treviso-born artist during Italy’s interwar period.
Springolo was born in Treviso on 1 March 1886 and spent his career as a painter in northern Italy. He came from a prosperous merchant family but chose to pursue art rather than the family textile business. His practice spanned the early twentieth century, reflecting the artistic developments of his time and region.
About Nino Springolo
Agostino Springolo, known as Nino, was born in Treviso to a successful textile merchant family. He received classical education but developed a strong inclination toward painting, departing from his family’s commercial expectations to pursue visual art. He lived and worked in Treviso from 1886 until his death on 21 January 1975.
Details
- Artist: Nino Springolo
- Year: 1939
- Birthplace of artist: Treviso, 1 March 1886
- Death: Treviso, 21 January 1975
- Region: Veneto, northern Italy
Frequently asked questions
Who was Nino Springolo?
Nino Springolo (1886–1975) was an Italian painter born and based in Treviso. Despite coming from a wealthy textile merchant family, he pursued painting as his primary vocation throughout his life.
What does the title refer to?
Il Sile alla Fiera depicts the Sile river, a major waterway in the Veneto region, at the setting of a fair. The subject combines local landscape with social or commercial activity typical of interwar Italian genre painting.
When was this work created?
The painting dates to 1939, placing it in the final years of Italy’s interwar period and reflecting the artistic practices of early twentieth-century Veneto.