Title

Giuseppe Piccirilli

Description

Moved with his family in 1888 from Massa, Italy to New York, where the family is recognized as the sculptors of some of the most significant marble sculptures in the U.S. His sons are Attilio, Ferrucio, Furio, Getulio (Giulio), Masaniello, and Orazio and they were trained in marble cutting and carving as well.

Location

Massa, Italy

Abstract

Giuseppe Piccirilli, born in 1844 in Massa, Italy, immigrated to the United States in 1888. He brought with him his six sons, and together they opened a workshop in Brooklyn, New York. His push to have his sons follow him in the art of sculpture led to the family being recognized as shapers of the monuments in one of the U.S.'s biggest cities. He unfortunately passed away in 1910 before a great deal of their success was realized.

Date Modified

1910/01/20

Relation

New York Public Library Lions|251

birthday

1844

firstName

Giuseppe

lastName

Piccirilli