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Biography

Attilio Pratella (1856–1949) was an Italian painter associated with the Futurist movement, a dynamic artistic and social movement that emerged in the early 20th century. Born in Lugo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Pratella began his artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, where he studied under the guidance of Cesare Maccari.

Pratella initially embraced academic traditions and gained recognition for his historical and genre paintings. However, his artistic trajectory underwent a significant shift when he encountered the ideas of the Futurists, a group of avant-garde artists led by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. The Futurists sought to capture the dynamism of modern life, celebrating technology, speed, and the energy of the urban environment.

Becoming a key figure in the Italian Futurist movement, Pratella contributed to the group's manifestos and exhibited in Futurist shows. His works from this period often depicted urban scenes, modern machinery, and the speed and movement of everyday life. One of his notable paintings is "The Thunderbolt" (1910), an exemplary Futurist composition that conveys a sense of movement and energy through fragmented forms and vibrant colors.

Despite his involvement with the Futurists, Pratella's style retained some individuality, incorporating elements of traditional Italian art. His compositions maintained a certain lyricism even as he explored the visual language of Futurism.

Pratella's career spanned a tumultuous period in Italian art and history, including both World Wars. He continued to paint and exhibit, and his works evolved over the years, reflecting changes in artistic trends and his personal artistic exploration.

After the demise of the Futurist movement, Pratella's contributions to Italian art were recognized, and he continued to be active in the cultural scene. His legacy lies in his role as a pioneering Futurist artist who played a part in shaping the avant-garde movement in Italy, contributing to the broader narrative of modern European art in the early 20th century.