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Antonio Mancini (1852–1930) was celebrated during his lifetime for the extraordinary vitality of his painting, his command of colour and light, and the unconventional methods through which he achieved his effects. His reputation rested initially upon the paintings of Neapolitan street children, the scugnizzi, and young performers, among them the much-depicted Luigiello. Later, his portraitsContinue reading “Antonio Mancini: A Painter’s World”