Ulisse Caputo (1872–1948) was a Neapolitan painter who resided in Paris.
He was born in Salerno He studied under Domenico Morelli and was a collaborator of Gaetano Esposito. Caputo first exhibited in the 1900 Venice Biennale. He painted genre subjects, often finely dressed and in intimate familial situations. He also painted East Asian subjects.
Amalfi Coast. Career: Caputo was known for his paintings of landscapes and views of the Amalfi Coast, painted with calm tones and realism. He exhibited his works in many galleries and museums in Italy and abroad. In 1900, he participated in the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Caputo also painted portraits and still lifes. He lived in Salerno and spent time on the Amalfi Coast. Caputo died in Salerno in 1948. Selected works: "View of the Amalfi Coast," oil on canvas "Portrait of a Woman," oil on canvas "Still Life with Fruit," oil on canvas Legacy: Ulisse Caputo's works are preserved in many public and private collections and have been sold at auction. In 2019, a view of the Amalfi Coast was sold at auction for 50,000 euros. Caputo is considered one of the greatest painters of landscapes and views of the Amalfi Coast in the 19th century. His works have been exhibited in many shows and have been the subject of many publications. In conclusion, Ulisse Caputo was an Italian painter known for his paintings of landscapes and views of the Amalfi Coast. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and exhibited his works in many galleries and museums in Italy and abroad. Caputo was known for his paintings of landscapes and views of the Amalfi Coast, painted with calm tones and realism. His works are preserved in many public and private collections and have been sold at auction.
References
- Hopkinson, Martin J. (2007). Italian Prints 1875-1975. Lund Humphries. p. 103. ISBN 978-0-85331-962-7.
- Art and progress (Volume 3 ed.). American Federation of Arts. 1912. p. 684.
- Ulisse Caputo biography (IT), on acquistoquadri24.com
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