The Light of the Midi Born in Marseille to a family of Italian immigrants, Joseph Garibaldi’s path toward the canvas was shaped by a quiet, observant upbringing. His father, an employee at the Noilly Prat distillery, recognized a natural aptitude in the young man and secured his enrollment at the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Marseille. It was there that his talent met the guidance of Antoine Vollon, a relationship that would define the trajectory of his career. Under this mentorship, Garibaldi moved beyond mere student exercises to exhibit at the Salon, a presence he maintained from 18…