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Reimagining Attilio Piccirilli: A New Face to an Enduring Legacy
For the first time, we can look into the eyes of Attilio Piccirilli—not through a blurred photograph or a worn-out newspaper clipping…
Apr 34 min read
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Michael T. Richman, PhD (1943–2025)
Michael’s devotion to French was not merely academic; it was deeply personal.
Mar 171 min read
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The Papers of Daniel Chester French: A Temporary Home with Heritage Film Project
The Papers of Daniel Chester French: A Temporary Home with Heritage Film Project
Feb 252 min read
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The Papers of Daniel Chester French
The Papers of Daniel Chester French
Feb 134 min read
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Attilio Piccirilli at the MET
During last week's short visit to the MET I had the opportunity to recapture Fragilina, one of several idealized female nudes by Piccirilli.
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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The MET has made a significant stride in recognizing the work of the Piccirilli Brothers.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has recently made a significant stride in recognizing the remarkable work of the Piccirilli Brothers.
Feb 2, 20241 min read
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A Different Perspective
My new film explores public monuments through eye-level angles, offering a unique perspective on the work of the Piccirilli brothers
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Reviving the Forgotten Artistry of New York's Unsung Heroes: The Piccirilli Brothers
John Freeman Gill's recent New York Times article, "How Six Italian Brothers Shaped the Story of New York,” ...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Washington: Dupont Fountain
Next time you find yourself in Washington, DC, don’t just pass by DuPont Circle. Take a moment to truly see the fountain that graces it…
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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New York City and The Piccirilli
Here is New York under the shadows of Carrara and Piccirilli.
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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The Pointing Machine
The Italians brought the know-how for using the pointing machine and the contacts to import statuary marble.
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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The Piccirilli Brothers at the Panama–Pacific Exposition
Attilio and Furio Piccirilli Created Extraordinary Work in San Diego
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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New York Public Library screening of Daniel Chester French by Montes-Bradley
We will screen the documentary Daniel Chester and selected scenes of The Italian Factor, a film in progress.
May 24, 20232 min read
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Caruso plays Piccirilli
"Cousins" is a silent film from 1918 featuring the Italian tenor Enrico Caruso in his only film role.
May 5, 20231 min read
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Six Brothers
The Lincoln Memorial is, of course, one of the most iconic monuments in our nation’s capital.
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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GETULIO PICCIRILLI NYSE
The New York Stock Exchange pediment is undoubtedly one of the most attractive sights in Lower Manhattan. However, most visitors are...
Dec 4, 20222 min read
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BITS & BYTES
Chesterwood will mark the centennial anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial with the premiere of a documentary about its creator, sculptor...
Mar 20, 20222 min read
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On the Road
Concord, Mass - On location and with hardly any time to update my notes on the production of “Daniel Chester French: American Sculptor”....
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Mourning Victory
It is a fact that were all the dwellers there simultaneously to respond to the resurrection-call, Thoreau would be within easy conversing…
Feb 27, 20222 min read
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