Vincenzo Montefusco (painter)

He was born in Cava dei Tirreni in Campania, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples.

He began his studies with Gabriele Smargiassi and Giuseppe Mancinelli; completing them with Domenico Morelli.

[1] Most of them depict sentimental themes from everyday life, but some are of a patriotic nature; notably Settembrini in the Prison of Santo Stefano.

His other works include The Public Scribe; On Vesuvius; Borgo Santa Lucia; The Fishmonger; A Toast!

; The Boyfriends; and The Pumpkin Seller, He painted in both oils and watercolors,[2] three of which he displayed at the Milan National Exhibition of 1881.