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Luigi Bartolini

Luigi Bartolini (8 February 1892 – 16 May 1963) was an Italian painter, writer, and poet. He is known for his novel, Bicycle Thieves, upon which the Italian neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Sica and of the same title was based. He published over 70 books during his lifetime.

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Luigi Bartolini

Born
1892
Died
1963
Nationality
Italy · Kingdom of Italy
Occupation
painter · writer · poet · engraver · graphic artist · art critic · artist · etcher

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Luigi Bartolini (8 February 1892 – 16 May 1963) was an Italian painter, writer, and poet. He is known for his novel, Bicycle Thieves, upon which the Italian neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Sica and of the same title was based. He published over 70 books during his lifetime.

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Luigi Bartolini (1892–1963) was an art critic, artist and engraver, among other activities, of Italian and Italian nationality. The art critic was born in Cupramontana and died in Rome. Activity centred on graphics and literature. Languages used include Italian.

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