When: the School of Posillipo was founded around 1820 when Antonio Pitloo‘s atelier became both a gathering place and school for young painters.
Where: in Neaples
Who: Artists of the School of Posillipo include Gabriele Smargiassi, Pasquale Mattej, and the brothers Giacinto Gigante, Ercole Gigante. Other members were Teodoro Duclère, Salvatore Fergola, Francesco Fergola, Vincenzo Franceschini, and finally Achille Vianelli.
What: Domenico Morelli wrote “They painted, always studying in the open air”
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