Augusto Licata

Augusto Licata (Rome, August 31, 1851- Naples, 1942)[1] was an Italian painter, of Realist portraits and genre subjects.

Biography

He was the first-born son of the painters Antonio Licata and his wife Orsola Faccioli, born during his father's sojourn in Rome. He studied in the Neapolitan Institute of Fine Arts under Domenico Morelli. Augusto's father had been linked with the institute. Augusto was named in 1902 honorary professor of Design for poster work at the institute.[2]

Among his works are: Opera pia; Head of prete; Head of giovane; Napoletanina; Contadinella; Pagine d'Album; and Popolana.[3]

References
  1. Biographical dates for painting Ricamatrice.
  2. Catalogo Licata biography.
  3. Dizionario degli Artisti Italiani Viventi: pittori, scultori, e Architetti, by Angelo de Gubernatis. Tipe dei Successori Le Monnier, 1889, Page 261.


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