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Title
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Piccirilli Brothers
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Description
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The streets and buildings of New York, and indeed much of the U.S., are decorated with the carvings of the Piccirilli brothers and thier father. Moving to the U.S. in 1888, the family opened a studio complex shortly after in the 1890s. Some of the most important buildings in New York hold work by the brothers, including the New York Stock Exchange and the New York Public Library. They are also famous for their work on the Lincoln Memorial in D.C. Famous architect and artist Daniel Chester French was well known for hiring the brothers to carve many of his famous designs.
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Location
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Massa, Italy
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Abstract
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The Piccirilli Brothers are renowned for their work in New York and Washington D.C., including the Lincoln Memorial. Their projects on the New York Stock Exchange and the Public Library showcase their lasting influence. Daniel Chester French, a notable monument designer, frequently employed them. Their father Giuseppe and the six brothers, Ferruccio, Attilio, Furio, Masaniello, Orazio, and Getulio, worked together long-term, with Attilio and Furio being the most prominent.
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Relation
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New York Public Library Lions|251|Lincoln Memorial|256|The Four Continents|262|The New York Stock Exchange Pediment|267
