Carlo Cressini (Genoa, Italy, 1864 – Milan, Italy, 1938) 

Carlo Cressini was born in Genoa in 1864.  

From 1880, he began his studies at the Brera Academy in Milan, later transferring to the Albertina Academy in Turin to follow Giuseppe Gamba. There, he also attended the faculty of mathematics. 

In 1884, he held his first exhibition, showcasing a “study from life”.  

He then returned to Milan, where from 1895 he served for several years as an academic advisor at the Brera Academy, also holding the position of honorary member.  
In 1897, he participated in the Triennale Milano, presenting a landscape and a portrait titled Et prope et procul, works that exhibited a style reminiscent of those he would later showcase at the International Exhibition in 1906. 

From 1897 onwards, he took part in various Venice Biennales, presenting works that initially leaned towards Divisionism, reflecting his studies of light. However, he eventually shifted to a more realistic style, focusing on landscapes that captured truth while maintaining emotional depth. 

Cressini also explored etching, participating in the London exhibition of the Italian Association of etchers and engravers in 1916. 

In 1923, he was honoured with the gold medal by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in Brera. During World War I, he also served as a captain of artillery.  

Cressini passed away in Milan on 13 May 1938.