Portrait of Delia Accetti is a painting by Alberto Salietti, executed in 1923. Salietti (1892–1961) was an Italian painter born in Ravenna who trained at the Brera Academy in Milan under Cesare Tallone and Mentessi until 1914, following his father’s career as a decorator.
After service in the First World War, Salietti resumed his artistic practice and achieved significant professional recognition. Beginning in 1920, he exhibited regularly at the Venice Biennale, and his work was shown at major international venues including the Barcelona International (1929), the Budapest International (1936), and the Paris World Exposition (1937). In 1942 he received the Grand Prize for painting at Venice. His later career brought further honours, including the gold medal at the Premio del Fiorino in Florence in 1961.
About Alberto Salietti
Salietti came from a family of painters and decorators; his father Silvio and mother Giulia were both connected to the fresco tradition. His training under established academic masters at Brera positioned him within the Italian artistic mainstream of the early twentieth century. His sustained exhibition record and major prize awards document a career of considerable esteem across Italian cultural institutions.
Details
- Creator: Alberto Salietti
- Year: 1923
- Subject: Delia Accetti
- Artist’s birth: Ravenna, 15 March 1892
- Artist’s death: Chiavari, 19 September 1961
Frequently asked questions
Who was Alberto Salietti?
An Italian painter born in Ravenna in 1892, trained at the Brera Academy in Milan, and active from 1920 until his death in 1961. He exhibited at the Venice Biennale from 1920 onwards and received the Grand Prize for painting there in 1942.
Where did Salietti study and work?
He attended the Brera Academy in Milan until 1914, studying under Cesare Tallone and Mentessi. His family background was in mural decoration, and he went on to exhibit internationally across Europe.
What recognition did Salietti receive?
Beyond the Venice Biennale Grand Prize (1942), he exhibited at the Barcelona International (1929), Budapest International (1936), and Paris World Exposition (1937), and won the gold medal at the Premio del Fiorino in Florence in 1961.
