Vittore Zanetti Zilla

He attended a technical school in Venice and at the same time began to study painting by frequenting the studio of Giacomo Favretto, a family friend.

After obtaining his secondary school certificate in 1882, he decided to learn the rudiments of art under the guidance of Egisto Lancerotto.

However, he continued his artistic endeavors and in 1898 he journeyed through Europe, developing close contacts with the French landscapists.

He took part in the first edition of the Esposizioni Internazionali d’Arte di Venezia from 1895 onwards (with a one-man show in 1914), making a name for himself with his lagoon scapes characterized by a decorative style exhibiting French influences.

After Italy's defeat at the Battle of Caporetto during World War I, he fled to Milan where he lived until his death.