Abbondio Sangiorgio facts for kids
Abbondio Sangiorgio (born July 16, 1798 – died November 2, 1879) was an Italian sculptor. He lived during the Neoclassical period. This was a time when artists were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art.
About Abbondio Sangiorgio
Abbondio Sangiorgio was born in Milan, Italy. He became a famous sculptor. His work can be seen in many public places.
His Education and Early Work
Sangiorgio studied art at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. This was a well-known art school. Early in his career, he worked for the Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano. This was the workshop that built the famous Milan Cathedral.
Famous Sculptures
Sangiorgio created many large sculptures for public spaces. He received important jobs in several Italian cities.
- In Turin, he made a statue of Castor and Pollux. This sculpture is at the Palazzo Reale.
- He also created art for his hometown, Milan.
- His work can be found in Brescia.
- In Casale Monferrato, he made a statue of Charles Albert. Charles Albert was a king of Piedmont-Sardinia. This statue showed him riding a horse.
Sangiorgio also made many portrait sculptures. These were sculptures of people's faces or bodies. He liked to make these look very realistic. This was a bit different from the usual Neoclassical style, which often aimed for an ideal look.
His Students
One of Sangiorgio's students was Pietro Magni. Magni also became a well-known sculptor.
