Artwork Info: Portrait of Eugenia Attendolo Bolognini Litta Visconti Arese

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Portrait of Eugenia Attendolo Bolognini Litta Visconti Arese

Alberto Salietti (1892 – 1961)

Explore Alberto Salietti (1892-1961), an Italian master of painting, engraving & mosaics. Discover his evocative landscapes, neoclassical figures & emotional depth!

Ca’ Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (Milan, Italy)

Delve into Milan's artistic and medical heritage at Ca’ Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico! Admire Renaissance art & masterpieces by Segantini, Hayez & Carrà alongside historic instruments.

Countess Eugenia Attendolo Bolognini (1837-1914), Duchess Litta Visconti Arese following her marriage with Giulio Litta Visconti Arese, is a leading figure in the Milanese society of the second half of the nineteenth century. The social gossip of the time insinuated a relationship with King Umberto I of Savoy. Daughter of Count Gian Giacomo, a refined collector, she was responsible for the birth of Musei Civici di Milano (Civic Museums of Milan), and she benefited the Ospedale Maggiore while still alive. When the ancient Sforza building became inadequate, the hospital began the expansion beyond the Naviglio, starting the new pavilion hospital. In 1895 the duchess had the engineer Speroni build the first pavilion, called