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Gabriele Smargiassi (1798 – May 12, 1882) was an Italian painter and leader of the Neapolitan Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, Italy.[1]

Biography

Smargiassi was born in Vasto, Chieti. Initially aiming to be a priest like his uncle, an artistic talent was recognized, and he was sent at age 19 to train in Naples. briefly with Giuseppe Cammarano, and then for seven years with Anton Sminck van Pitloo. He then traveled to Rome, where he was briefly tutor to Louis-Philippe, future king of France. He was patronized in Paris by the Salon of the Duchess of Saint-Leu. When Pitloo died in 1837, Smargiassi returned to Naples to fill the chair of Professor of Landscape painting for the Academy of Arts in Naples. The other candidate for the position was Salvatore Fergola. In Naples, he was patronized by the Count of Aquila. Giacinto Gigante was a contemporary and fellow-painter, while Francesco Mancini, Alfonso Simonetti, and Raimondo Scoppa were among his pupils.

He specialized in paintings including rural landscapes.[2] He died in Naples.

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[fr] Gabriele Smargiassi

Gabriele Smargiassi, né le 22 juillet 1798 à Vasto et mort le 12 mai 1882 à Naples, est un peintre italien.

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[it] Gabriele Smargiassi

Gabriele Smargiassi (Vasto, 22 luglio 1798 – Napoli, 12 maggio 1882) è stato un pittore italiano.

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