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Zandomeneghi and Degas in Dialogue at Palazzo Roverella, Rovigo

exhibition · 2026-04-28

The exhibition "Zandomeneghi e Degas. Impressionismo tra Firenze e Parigi," curated by Francesca Dini, is currently on display at Palazzo Roverella in Rovigo. This showcase delves into the bond between Federico Zandomeneghi (1841–1917) and Edgar Degas (1834–1917), presenting approximately fifteen artworks from both artists. They were part of the Macchiaioli movement in Florence—Degas joining in 1858 and Zandomeneghi in 1862—before meeting in Paris. Notable pieces include Degas's "Classe de ballet" (1888) and Zandomeneghi's "Visita in camerino," alongside Degas's pastel for "La famiglia Bellelli," making its Italian debut. The exhibition also highlights Diego Martelli and features Degas's "L'assenzio" with Zandomeneghi's "Al Caffè Nouvelle Athènes" (1885). Additionally, "Impressioni di un caffè," featuring Vasco Mirandola and Emanuele Pasqualini, will take place at Teatro Ristori in Verona on May 11.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Palazzo Roverella, Rovigo, titled 'Zandomeneghi e Degas. Impressionismo tra Firenze e Parigi'
  • Curated by Francesca Dini
  • Features around 15 works by Edgar Degas
  • Highlights Degas's preparatory pastel for 'La famiglia Bellelli' from Ordrupgaard, Copenhagen, exhibited in Italy for the first time
  • Includes Degas's 'Classe de ballet' (1888) and 'L'assenzio'
  • Includes Zandomeneghi's 'Visita in camerino', 'Donna che si asciuga', and 'Al Caffè Nouvelle Athènes' (1885)
  • Concurrent theatrical play 'Impressioni di un caffè' sponsored by Fondazione Cariparo
  • Play stars Vasco Mirandola and Emanuele Pasqualini, directed by Leonardo Tosini, at Teatro Ristori, Verona on May 11

Entities

Artists

  • Federico Zandomeneghi
  • Edgar Degas
  • Gustave Moreau
  • Vincenzo Cabianca
  • Giuseppe Abbati
  • Giovanni Fattori
  • Giovanni Boldini
  • Diego Martelli
  • Suzanne Valadon
  • Vasco Mirandola
  • Emanuele Pasqualini
  • Leonardo Tosini

Institutions

  • Palazzo Roverella
  • Fondazione Cariparo
  • Teatro Stabile del Veneto
  • Teatro Goldoni
  • Teatro Verdi
  • Teatro Ristori
  • Ordrupgaard
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Caffè Michelangiolo
  • Café Nouvelle Athènes
  • Opéra de Paris

Locations

  • Rovigo
  • Italy
  • Venice
  • Paris
  • France
  • Florence
  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Verona
  • Padua

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