Pittatore michelangelo biography

Michelangelo Pittatore (12 February 1825, Asti - 24 March 1903, Asti) was an Italian painter who specialized in portraits and religious paintings.

Biography

His father originally wanted to be a painter, but gave it up to support his family, becoming a framer and decorator instead.

When he saw that his son had some artistic talent, he sent him, at the age of eleven, to study with Agostino Cottolengo, who he remained with until 1838.[1] When he turned fourteen, his father decided that he needed more formal instruction and enrolled him in classes at the Accademia di San Luca in Rome.

He also copied works by the Old Masters and created some original works inspired by theirs.

In 1845, he received his first commission, from the knights of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, for portraits that would be presented to Queen Maria Cristina.[1] The Queen was impressed and, two years later, commissioned him to do decorations for the Sanctuary of Oropa (designed by Canina), as