Michele Cammarano

[1] In 1860, however, he became fascinated with Giuseppe Garibaldi and enlisted in the "Guardia Nazionale" to help eliminate the brigantaggio; a major step in the reunification of Italy.

A brief stay in Florence after his service brought him into contact with the Macchiaioli, who also had some influence.

[1] In 1888, he was commissioned by the Italian government to create a monumental canvas depicting the Battle of Dogali (1887).

After reading about the geography and local customs, he moved to Massawa to inspect the battle site in person and remained for almost five years to complete the painting.

In 1900, he was appointed to succeed his old teacher, Filippo Palizzi, as Professor at the Institute in Naples.