Domenico Morelli

Domenico Morelli
Domenico Morelli, Public domain

(1823–1901) Italian painter (1826-1901)

Domenico Morelli (1823–1901) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Domenico Morelli belongs to the chapter ‘Realism’ in this site’s history of art.

Domenico Morelli was born in Naples and died in Naples. Domenico Morelli trained at Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli. Domenico Morelli studied under Giuseppe Mancinelli. Domenico Morelli worked in Italy. Domenico Morelli was awarded Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus. The students included Vincenzo Petrocelli.

One of the best-known works is ‘Vittorio Emanuele III cradle’. The works belong mainly to the genre portrait. The catalogue has 24 works by Domenico Morelli with free images. The dated works span the years 1840–1897. Works by Domenico Morelli are held by several collections, among them Prints in the National Gallery of Art, Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie, Museo di Capodimonte, and Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Francisco Laso, Jozef Van Lerius, Gustav Richter, James Bertrand, and William Bradford.