Alexander Rossi
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Alexander Mark Rossi was a successful British artist specializing in genre works who flourished in the late 19th century.
He was born on the Greek Island of Corfu
, the son of Dr Mark Rossi, an Italian
who was one of the three judges presiding over the Ionian Islands
during the time of British rule. On a visit to Preston, England in 1866, Rossi met and later married Jane Gillow. He remained in the United Kingdom
thereafter. In the 1870s he moved to London
.
Between 1871 and 1903, Rossi exhibited 66 works at the Royal Academy
and was also a member of the ogarth Club. Many of his paintings were of children and young adults, the models often being members of his own family. Perhaps his most well-known painting is Forbidden Books (1897).
After his first wife's death, he married Silvia Tassart in 1902. He died in Golders Green
, London on 9 January 1916.
Note: Some British art houses mistakenly give Rossi's birth and death dates as 1870-1903, but these actually refer to the dates that he was active on the London art scene.
He was born on the Greek Island of Corfu
Corfu
Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the second largest of the Ionian Islands, and, including its small satellite islands, forms the edge of the northwestern frontier of Greece. The island is part of the Corfu regional unit, and is administered as a single municipality. The...
, the son of Dr Mark Rossi, an Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
who was one of the three judges presiding over the Ionian Islands
Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands are a group of islands in Greece. They are traditionally called the Heptanese, i.e...
during the time of British rule. On a visit to Preston, England in 1866, Rossi met and later married Jane Gillow. He remained in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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thereafter. In the 1870s he moved to London
London
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.
Between 1871 and 1903, Rossi exhibited 66 works at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
and was also a member of the ogarth Club. Many of his paintings were of children and young adults, the models often being members of his own family. Perhaps his most well-known painting is Forbidden Books (1897).
After his first wife's death, he married Silvia Tassart in 1902. He died in Golders Green
Golders Green
Golders Green is an area in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. Although having some earlier history, it is essentially a 19th century suburban development situated about 5.3 miles north west of Charing Cross and centred on the crossroads of Golders Green Road and Finchley Road.In the...
, London on 9 January 1916.
Note: Some British art houses mistakenly give Rossi's birth and death dates as 1870-1903, but these actually refer to the dates that he was active on the London art scene.
External links
- Paintings by Alexander Rossi (Art Renewal Center Museum - 14 Dec 2010)
- Works by A. M. Rossi (Bridgeman Art Library)
- Works by A. M. Rossi ("Eras of Elegance")