Aurelio Catti, "palermo," Oil On Canvas, Signed, 1920

Aurelio Catti, "Palermo," oil on canvas, signed, 1920

Beautiful and large painting by the famous Palermo painter Aurelio Catti, depicting a magnificent glimpse of the city of Palermo after an autumn rain.
His painting, made up of city views often depicted in autumn and on dreary days, is highly sought after and appreciated.

Signed and dated lower right 

Measurements: Framed H 96 x W 140.5 / Canvas H 81 x W 125 cm


Son of painter Michele Catti and Palermo noblewoman Anna Contarino, Aurelio,unlike his brothers, followed in his father's footsteps.He soon went to Milan to attend architecture courses at the Brera Academy. He also resides in Trieste, where he participates in the "I Mostra degli artisti e degli artigiani in armi," obtaining an honor diploma. He moved back to Milan, where his painting was appreciated by the middle class, who gladly purchased his landscapes and urban views. In the same years he made a study trip to London. Returning to Sicily, he practiced as a painter supported by his father's fame. He resumes his father's production , influenced by the painting of De Nittis and Leto. He has a palette based on grays and cold colors. His paintings mostly depict urban spaces marked by rain and traversed by fast-moving people.