Still-Life

1914–1929

Drawing teacher in Bologna's elementary schools

He is appointed instructor of drawing in the elementary schools of Bologna, a post he holds until 1929; his family's financial difficulties keep him in his home city.

1920s

Sympathy for the Fascist party and “Strapaese”

In the 1920s he is sympathetic to the Fascist party; by the end of the decade he is more specifically associated with the regional Strapaese group, which stressed local cultural traditions and was influenced by Fascism.

1926 and 1929

The “Novecento Italiano” exhibitions

He shows his work in the Novecento Italiano exhibitions of 1926 and 1929.

1930–1956

Chair of etching technique at the Bologna Academy

His successes in etching during the 1920s allow him to head the chair of engraving technique at the Bologna Academy of Fine Arts, which he holds until 1956.

1931

Works at the Rome Quadriennale

From 1928 he exhibits in Italy and abroad; from 1931 his work is shown at the most prestigious national exhibition, the Rome Quadriennale (in 1931 and 1935).

1932

First Exhibition of Modern Italian Engraving

He takes part in the First Exhibition of Modern Italian Engraving in Florence; at the same time the magazine L'italiano devotes a special issue to him, with an article by Ardengo Soffici.