Vittorio Matteo Corcos

Vittorio Matteo Corcos, an Italian painter, captured the elegance of the Belle Époque with his exquisite portraits of finely dressed men and women.

ABOUT

Born in Livorno in 1859, Vittorio Matteo Corcos embarked on his artistic journey by training at the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence under Enrico Pollastrini, and later with Domenico Morelli in Naples. His early career took a significant turn when he moved to Paris, a vibrant artistic hub. Here, he met artist Léon Bonnat and secured a contract with the prestigious Goupil & Cie, which allowed him to supplement his income through magazine illustrations alongside his portrait c…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Portrait of Anna Maria Borghese, born de Ferrari (1874-1924) 1880 An elegant woman at St.Malo 1883 Portrait of Jane Crum-Ewing 1885 Two elegant ladies 1885 Calm hours 1885 An elegant woman 1887

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Domenico MorelliRealism / Romanticism Léon BonnatAcademic Art / Portraiture Giuseppe De NittisRealism / Impressionism