Federico Zandomeneghi (1841–1917) was an Italian painter renowned for his contributions to Impressionism and genre scenes. Born in Venice on February 8, 1841, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts before moving to Milan in 1864, where he developed a realist style capturing contemporary life. In the late 1860s, Zandomeneghi's encounters with French artists influenced his palette and technique, prompting him to relocate to Paris in 1874. In Paris, he exhibited with the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and participated in Impressionist exhibitions alongside Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro. His brushwork and luminous color harmonies distinguished his portraits, cafe scenes, and street views. While less radical than some contemporaries, Zandomeneghi balanced structure with spontaneity, achieving evocative compositions. Throughout his career, he maintained ties with Italy, exhibiting in Venice and Milan, and fostering cultural exchange between the Italian and French art scenes. Zandomeneghi’s later work continued to explore urban elegance, depicting fashionable women in informal settings. After his death on November 10, 1917, in Paris, his paintings gained wider recognition posthumously, celebrated for their sensitivity and contribution to late impressionism. Today, his works are held in major museums worldwide, including the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and the Galleria d’Arte Moderna in Milan.