Luigi Nono began his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice in 1864 under Molmenti and others. Familiar with southern styles of painting, in 1876 he travelled to Florence, Rome and Naples to study.Thematically his works appear similar to those of Favretto who influenced the use of colour in his paintings. From 1875 onwards Nono shifted his focus towards Impressionism and enriched his representations with sentimental allusions and coded social content. Appointed professor of painting at the Venice Academy in 1899, Nono is one of the most popular and sought-after Venetian artists of the 19th century.