Attilio Piccirilli

Sculptor

Birthday May 16, 1866

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Oct 8, 1945 (79)

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About

American sculptor who made sculptures now located in New York City and Richmond, Virginia, including the Mothers' War Memorial, finished in 1923.

Before Fame

He came to the United States in 1888 and worked for his father.

Trivia

He created the Maine Memorial in Columbus Circle in New York City.

Family Life

His parents raised him in the province of Massa-Carrara, Italy.

Associated With

He worked on the Thomas Jefferson bust in Richmond, Virginia.