early life and education alfredo norfini, an italian-born brazilian artist, was born in florence, italy in 1867. he received his artistic training at the royal academy of fine arts in lucca, rome. this esteemed institution laid the foundation for norfini's future success as a desenhista, aquarelista, pintor, and professor. career and notable works norfini's work is characterized by its unique blend of italian and brazilian influences.…