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Felice Casorati
Early Life and Artistic Awakening Felice Casorati, born in Novara, Italy, in 1883, embarked on a path initially dictated by familial expectation rather than fervent artistic desire. His early years were steeped in the pursuit of legal studies at the University of Padua, a decision made to appease his mother’s wishes. However, fate – and perhaps an inherent calling – intervened. A serious illness forced a reassessment of priorities, and
with it came a burgeoning passion for art that would ultimately eclipse all other ambitions. The pivotal moment arrived in 1907 when one of his paintings was accepted into the prestigious Venice Biennale, a validation that irrevocably steered him toward a life dedicated to creative expression. This wasn’t merely a change of course; it was an awakening, a recognition of a deeply held talent yearning for release. Initially, his work ref…