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PELLIZZA DA VOLPEDO, Giuseppe (1868-1901). The
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PELLIZZA DA VOLPEDO, Giuseppe (1868-1901). The
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This image showcases the masterpiece "The Fourth Estate of the Kingdom of Italy" by the renowned Italian painter, Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (1868-1901). Painted in oil on canvas, this naturalist work is a seminal piece in the history of Italian art and a powerful representation of the social and political climate of the late 19th century. Born in Volpedo, near Novara in Piedmont, Italy, Pellizza da Volpedo was a leading figure in the Naturalist movement, which sought to portray the raw realities of working-class life. In this painting, he depicts a group of proletarian workers in the foreground, their faces etched with the toil and hardship of their labor. The central figure, with his raised fist, symbolizes the collective strength and solidarity of the working class. The painting's title, "The Fourth Estate of the Kingdom of Italy," refers to the idea that the working class was the fourth estate, alongside the clergy, nobility, and bourgeoisie. This concept was particularly relevant during the period of political and social upheaval in Italy, as the country was transitioning from a monarchy to a republic. This stunning detail from the painting, held in the Brera Pinacoteca in Milan, Italy, invites us to reflect on the enduring power of art to capture the essence of a moment in history and to challenge us to consider the social and political issues of our own time.
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