Giuseppe Rivaroli

Giuseppe Rivaroli was born in Cremona on December 8, 1885, into a modest family and overcame many hardships to pursue his artistic dream. He studied under Cesare Tallone and Giuseppe Mentessi at the Brera Academy in Milan, then continued his education at the Academy of Parma. Thanks to the Fanny Ferrari scholarship, he moved to Rome to perfect his artistic training. Rivaroli developed a distinctive artistic personality, marked by a deep knowledge of the nude, a refined decorative sense, and a warm, vibrant palette.
During his career, Rivaroli stood out for creating significant works, including "La Vittoria" exhibited at the "Amatori e Cultori" exhibition in Rome in 1922, and two paintings of horses purchased by the King of Italy at the 1930 Animal in Art Exhibition. Among his most important works are the monumental frescoes he painted in 1928 at the Ministry of the Navy headquarters in Rome, featuring themes such as "Triumphant Rome" and "Rome Victorious at Sea." Other notable works include "The Draining of the Fucino" in the Palazzo Giraud (now Torlonia) in Rome, "The Sack of Rome" housed in the Vatican, and "The Fountain of Heroes," owned by the Torlonia family.
Rivaroli also devoted himself to rural scenes, still lifes, and imaginative figure compositions, which were appreciated by art enthusiasts. His works are held in private Italian and international collections and were featured in important exhibitions such as the 1927 Maritime Art Exhibition and the 1930 19th Century Italian Art Exhibition in Rome. He died in Rome in 1943, leaving a significant artistic legacy in early 20th-century Italian painting.