Federico Sartori (1865 - 1938) Italy
Oil on Canvas
Measure 47 1/4"in H x 69"in W and 55"in H x 77"in W with frame

Biography: Federico Sartori was born in Milan in 1865. His family was of modest origins, the son of a tailor whose shop was near San Celso Church. After elementary school he enrolled in the highly respected Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in Milan studying engraving and painting for two years. In 1883, at the age of 18, Federico decided to go to Argentina. Here with the growing Italian colony he would seek his fame and fortune. He completed his art studies at the National Academy of Fine Arts of Buenos Aires. He would stay in Argentina for 30 years; mostly in LaPlata and then Buenos Aires. In 1910 he took part in the International Exhibition of the Centenary with the allegorical work "La Bandera Argentina" which won second prize. This began an endless list of awards through 1918 from the National Commission of Fine Arts. His paintings and watercolors depicted the life and times of Argentina, especially life on the pampas. As his works became well known in Argentina, they were also becoming known in Europe. The artistic community of Buenos Aires frequently gathered at the villa of the Ross-Broglia family, who also emigrated from Milan. Here Federico met their daughter Maria and they married in 1912. In 1914 they had a son Mario. In 1920, at the conclusion of the war, the Federico moved his family back to Italy. They departed on the SS Princess Mafalda, one of the finest passenger ships of the day. After 37 years, Federico, now 55 years old, left Argentina where he and his family spent much of his happy life and career. For several years they lived in Viareggio, Tuscany, but eventually moved back to Milan. By 1924 Federico paintings were shown in major art exhibits in Venice and Florence. During this time, his also received many commission to paint the art work in churches. In 1924 he was commissioned by Fr. Victor Gurisatti, who built St. Lucy’s Church, to do the art work the church. Unfortunately only the four paintings in the choir loft survive today. They were previously unknown but we are in the process of photographing them for registration in the collective works of the author which is being assembled in Italy. During his long career, Sartori experimented with many styles and media ranging from pointillist oil paintings to symbolism during the Argentine period, Expressionism and then liberty-style graphics. In February 1938, in his workshop amidst his beloved paintings and sketches, Federico Sartori died at the age of 73. His paintings span 57 years of capturing the joy and beauty of life in paint and watercolor.

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