Giuseppe Moretti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 February 1857 |
| Died | February 1935 (aged 77-78) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Notable work | Vulcan, the largest cast iron statue in the world |
| Movement | Beaux arts[1] |
| Awards | Bronze Medal, 1900 Paris Exposition Silver Medal, 1904 St. Louis Exposition Silver Medal, 1911 Turin International[2] |
Giuseppe Moretti (3 February 1857 – February 1935) was an Italian émigré sculptor who became known in the United States for his public monuments in bronze and marble. Notable among his works is Vulcan in Birmingham, Alabama, which is the largest cast iron statue in the world.[3] On a personal level, Moretti was "known for his eclectic personality and for always wearing a green tie,"[1] but professionally, is claimed to be "the first man to use aluminum in art."[2] Moretti enjoyed some celebrity in his lifetime, and was a friend of famed Italian tenor Enrico Caruso. It is even reported that the singer repeatedly praised Moretti's voice.[3]
- ^ a b The Ohio Historical Society (2006). "Giuseppe Moretti : Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker #9–41". Ohio Historical Markers. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2007.
- ^ a b Evert, Marilyn; Vernon Gay (1983). Discovering Pittsburgh's Sculpture. University of Pittsburgh Press. p. 421. ISBN 0-8229-3467-1.
- ^ a b Willard, Jennifer (Spring 1991). "Giuseppe Moretti". Alabama Heritage (20). University of Alabama Press. Archived from the original on 7 June 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2007.