He is most noted for his paintings of hunting scenes and the Italian countryside, however his work also includes many representations of Oriental themes.

His father owned substantial lands around Livorno, and the rents were used not only to support his large family, but also to assist those who worked towards a unified Italy.

The boy, Eugenio, acquired his love of nature and animals during this period and developed a passion for hunting.

He moved to Florence to practice law with Leopoldo Cempini, but began to attend courses of painting at the Academy under Enrico Pollastrini.

By the summer of that year, Diego Martelli hosted him to Castiglioncello: where he works alongside Boldini, Bechi, and Abbati.

Upon returning to Tuscany, he settled in Torre del Lago, the hamlet which was now a locus for artistic pilgrimages due to the presence of the Villa of Puccini.