In 1886–87, at Milan and Turin, he exhibited the patriotic historical painting titled Tiremm innanz (Fire away). Lorenzo Benapiani wrote about Fire Away in his book titled Ars. The canvas depicts the execution of the patriot Antonio Sciesa, who had been active in the rebellion in Milan against Austrian rule. The political overtones of his works causes controversy with the government; for example, an award given to his Cleopatra was withdrawn by the Academic Council of Milan.Rivista enciclopedica contemporanea, Editore Francesco Vallardi, Milan, (1921), entry by EA Marescotti, page 17-20.
