The Fourth Estate
Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo · 1901
Why it's great
A crowd of workers marches steadily out of the shadows toward us. Pellizza spent years on this painting. He called it 'The Fourth Estate' because it showed the working class as a new force in society. It became a symbol of workers' rights in Italy.
Where to see it
📍 Galleria d'arte moderna di MilanoMilan, Italy
Open in Maps ↗Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo was born in Volpedo, in northern Italy, and lived there much of his life. He painted in the style of dots and fine brushstrokes of pointillism. His masterpiece 'The Fourth Estate' shows workers marching for their rights. He died in 1907 at age 39.
