The Sharp Eye of Milan: The Life and Legacy of Ottavio Cima In the bustling, culturally vibrant streets of turn-of-the-century Milan, a unique artistic voice emerged to capture the very soul of an era. Ottavio Cima (1874–1943) was not merely an observer of his time; he was its most perceptive satirist. Born in the heart of Milan, Cima’s identity was inextricably linked to the city's rapid transformation and social complexity. His work serves as a visual chronicle of a period defined by both industrial progress and deep-seated societal contradictions. Through his masterful use of line and sha…