Francesco Filippini

“Valerio Terraroli”

“Francesco Filippini gave the first landscape conclusions to Lombard painting, derived from the romantic impressionism of Tranquillo Cremona. His paintings, all meticulously executed from nature, with precise representation of objects achieved through an exact sense of muted tones, are summarized by a deep overall harmony. They reveal a sense of panoramic grandeur and a contained poetic sentiment, showcasing the artist’s originality.”

“[Return from Filippini's Pasture, in 1865].. is a desolate painting in which the shorn sheep seem to take on a symbolic value, with that blood-red sunset in the background.”

“I am looking for a truly alpine place, preferably above 1000 meters, a site where one can live discreetly without nuisances, not frequented by tourists and outsiders… and also with the near certainty of being able to have models and possibly costumes.”