Fedele Bruni
Born in 1801.
Died in 1876.
Fedele Bruni was a multifaceted artist. He worked as a painter and professor while also directing the Academy of Fine Arts in Saint Petersburg. His oeuvre includes altarpieces as well as genre paintings, bearing witness to his involvement in various aspects of artistic creation.
Bruni also headed a mosaic manufactory, underscoring his interest in decorative techniques. He was the son of Antonio Baroffio, which may have influenced his artistic career.