Alfredo Norfini

Alfredo Norfini (Florence, December 23, 1867 – São Paulo, December 23, 1944) was an Italian-Brazilian painter, watercolourist, draftsman, and teacher. Born into a family of artists, his father, Luigi Norfini, was a renowned painter and professor. Alfredo studied at the Academy of St. Luke in Rome, where he was influenced by his father's teachings.

In 1892, Alfredo completed his studies and received a silver medal at the International Artists' Exhibition in Nice, France. He later moved to Brazil, where he settled in Campinas and contributed significantly to the local art scene, even becoming one of the first mentors of Brazilian artist Hugo Adami. His works often depicted Brazil's natural landscapes, colonial architecture, and regional customs. Norfini’s travels across Brazil and Europe, especially to cities like Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Ouro Preto, and Belém, enriched his style, allowing him to capture diverse aspects of Brazilian culture.

His paintings, such as O Cabano Paraense and Velho Solar Colonial, reflect both Brazilian history and the influence of his European training. Alfredo Norfini's legacy continues to be celebrated in museums and exhibitions, especially for his role in documenting Brazil's cultural and environmental heritage.