Giulio Tadolini - Artist Info

About Giulio Tadolini

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    Giulio Tadolini
    (Rome, 1849 - Rome, 1918)

    Giulio Tadolini was born in Rome in 1849. Son and nephew of art, he enrolled at the Academy of San Luca, initially attending the class of painting. A choice that contrasts with the famous family tradition: the grandfather Adam was a sculptor of great prestige, among the best students of Canova and his father Scipione followed in the footsteps of his father and enjoyed a good success in the same field.

    Little is known about the life and artistic personality of Giulio, however it is known that in a short time he abandoned painting to devote himself to sculptural practice. In the Tadolini studio there is in fact a portrait in high relief that bears his signature and the indication of t...

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