Fabio Fabbi was an Italian painter and sculptor born in Bologna in 1861. He began his artistic education at the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, where he honed his skills in painting and sculpture. Fabbi's early career saw him producing a variety of works, but he soon found his calling in vibrant, evocative depictions of scenes inspired by the Orient, a popular subject during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His artistic endeavors brought him international recognition, and his works were frequently exhibited in prominent galleries across Europe.