Angelo Morbelli Archive Reveals Divisionist Painter's Wit and Social Conscience

The Pinacoteca Divisionismo in Tortona, Italy, has recently cataloged the Fondo Angelo Morbelli, an archive comprising 740 documents. Acquired in 2022, this collection features correspondence with 48 individuals, including the notable painter Pellizza da Volpedo, and reflects Morbelli's wit through illustrated envelopes. Organized by Giovanna Ginex and Alessia Francone, the Pinacoteca was established 25 years ago by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Tortona and houses 145 artworks from 59 artists, eight of which are by Morbelli. His significant works include "Mi ricordo quando ero fanciulla" and "Una partita di carte," the latter purchased by King Vittorio Emanuele III in 1904. Morbelli, born in 1853, studied at Brera Academy and embraced Divisionism, winning a first prize in 1883.