Serafino De Tivoli
Serafino De Tivoli: The Father of Macchiaioli Serafino De Tivoli (March 1826 – 1892) stands as a pivotal figure in Italian landscape painting, recognized universally as “the father of the *macchia*.” Born in Livorno, Tuscany, his artistic journey began with a grounding in literature at a religious private school before gravitating towards painting under Carlo Markò the Elder, marking the genesis of his distinctive style. A formative e…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Serafino De Tivoli's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Serafino De Tivoli's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
