Filippo De Pisis

Filippo De Pisis, born Luigi Filippo Tibertelli on May 11, 1896, in Ferrara and died on April 2, 1956, in Milan, was one of the leading Italian painters and writers of the early twentieth century. Coming from a noble family as the third of seven siblings, he began his artistic studies under Odoardo Domenichini in his hometown. He graduated in Literature from the University of Bologna in 1920 with a thesis on Gothic painters from Ferrara and initially focused on art criticism and literature, collaborating with various avant-garde magazines.
His passion for painting led him to live in major cultural centers such as Rome, Venice, Milan, Paris, and London, where he interacted with artists like Giorgio de Chirico, Alberto Savinio, Manet, Matisse, and Picasso. In 1926, he co-founded the group "Italiani di Parigi" in Paris with de Chirico and other artists. His art is known for its personal and poetic style, with a particular focus on still lifes, landscapes, and everyday subjects, renewed through influences from avant-garde movements and metaphysical painting.
De Pisis participated in significant exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale in 1948 and 1954. His artistic production is recognized for stylistic innovation and poetic sensitivity, making him a prominent figure in twentieth-century Italian art. He died in Milan in 1956.