Marquis Roberto d’Azeglio (1790–1862) was an
Italian painter.
Life
Born in
Turin
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, he painted historical works in the manner of
Gaudenzio Ferrari. He was the brother of Marquis
Massimo d'Azeglio. He became director of the
Turin Gallery, and wrote several books on art. He died in his birthplace. The diplomat
Vittorio Emanuele Taparelli d'Azeglio was his son.
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1790 births
1862 deaths
Painters from Turin
19th-century Italian painters
Italian male painters
19th-century Italian male artists
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