Francesco Sozzi Artist

Francesco Sozzi (26 October 1732 - 1795) was an Italian painter, active in style characteristic of the Rococo period in Palermo. He is distinguished from other fellow painters for his graceful, delicate, and elegant style.He was the son of Olivo Sozzi and the brother-in-law of Vito D'Anna.His main works are The Four Seasons, a cycle of four frescoes at Palazzo Isnello, and the Allegory of Wisdom, fresco in the Library of the Palazzo Alliata of Pietratagliata. Other works are at various churches and houses in Palermo, Catania and Agrigento. Some of his drawings are preserved by the Gallery of Palazzo Abatellis.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 26, 1732
Birth place
Italy , Palermo
Nationality
Italy
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1795
Place of death
Italy , Palermo

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Artist

Influenced by
Corrado Giaquinto
Olivo Sozzi
Movement
Baroque
Rococo

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