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Frederigo Andreotti

Born 1847

Frederigo Andreotti was born in Florence on the 6th March, 1847. He was a painter of genre subjects and studied at the Florence Academy under Pollastrini and Tricca.
He was commissioned by the King of Italy to paint a large work, which was named 'Savonarole. Andreotti' and as a result the artist became very popular. At one time engravings of his work were being made. Andreotti was a master of many trades and during this period painted Italian costumes of the 17th and 18th Centuries.
Exhibited : The Royal Academy (1879 - 1883)1879 - 'Her First Exhibit', 1881 - 'During the Sermon' 'A Happy Father of Twins', 'Pious Fraud' 1882 - 'Village Maestro', 'Simon Cellarer' 1883 - 'From the Wrong Cask', 'Consolation in Travel'

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