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Sogni d'Arcadia: 230 works trace Sigmund Lipinsky and the last German-Romans in Tuscany

exhibition · 2026-04-26

The thirteenth installment of the 'Alto/Basso' initiative is being held in Tuscany at Centro Antonio Berti, La Soffitta Spazio delle Arti, and Rifugio Gualdo. Curated by Emanuele Bardazzi, the exhibition titled 'Sogni d'Arcadia. Sigmund Lipinsky e gli ultimi tedeschi-romani' features an impressive collection of 230 pieces, marking the largest showcase on this theme in Europe. It highlights Lipinsky's artistic journey, displaying preparatory sketches, paintings, and engravings, accompanied by a catalog that narrates his story. Additionally, 25 artists from Central Europe, including Max Klinger and Otto Greiner, are represented. The exhibition is set to continue until June 7, 2025, with documentation provided by a catalog from Polistampa.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Sogni d'Arcadia. Sigmund Lipinsky e gli ultimi tedeschi-romani'
  • Curated by Emanuele Bardazzi
  • 230 works including paintings, drawings, and engravings
  • Most comprehensive exhibition on the subject in Europe
  • Three venues: Centro Antonio Berti, La Soffitta Spazio delle Arti, Rifugio Gualdo
  • Features 25 Central European artists from the Deutsche-Römer circle
  • Includes Lipinsky's unfinished work 'Die Weinlese zu Terracina' (1912-1913)
  • Exhibition runs until June 7, 2025
  • Catalog published by Polistampa

Entities

Artists

  • Sigmund Lipinsky
  • Emanuele Bardazzi
  • Max Klinger
  • Otto Greiner
  • Max Roeder
  • Arnold Böcklin
  • Hermann Hirzel
  • Albert Welti
  • Rudolf Jettmar
  • Sascha Schneider
  • Marcus Behmer
  • Hans Thoma
  • Erich Wolfsfeld
  • Paul Bürck
  • Adolf Hiremy-Hirschl

Institutions

  • Centro Antonio Berti
  • La Soffitta Spazio delle Arti
  • Rifugio Gualdo
  • Polistampa
  • Regia Calcografia

Locations

  • Sesto Fiorentino
  • Colonnata
  • Gualdo
  • Tuscany
  • Italy
  • Rome
  • Terracina
  • Monte Circeo

Sources