Giorgio Scherer (1831-1896). Un protagonista della pittura parmense del secondo Ottocento
Beatrice De Francesco
This article focuses on the prolific artistic activity of the painter and draughtsman Giorgio Scherer. The analysis begins from his academic studies and the earlier prizes he won for nude drawings, up to his mature production, exploring his main masterpieces, in particular the unknown drawings for the novel La fata di Montechiarugolo. The essay tries to highlight Scherer’s talent as a draughtsman, a neglected aspect until now.