Adolfo Wildt

Adolfo Wildt (1868–1931) was an Italian sculptor, artist and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Adolpho Wildt.

Adolfo Wildt in brief

Born
1868
Died
1931
Known for
sculptor, artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Milan
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Overview

Born at Milan in 1868, died at Milan in 1931.

In detail

Adolfo Wildt studied at Brera Academy. training under Giuseppe Grandi is recorded. Lucio Fontana and Giuseppe Mazzoleni are recorded as having studied under Adolfo Wildt. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with modernism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Milan. Employment is recorded with Brera Academy. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Italy.

Works named in the authority record are Portrait of Augusto Solari, Carattere fiero-Anima gentile, Portrait of Fulcieri Paulucci di Calboli, I Parlatori, The Crusader and The Conception and the Christian Children.

Work by Adolfo Wildt is recorded in the collections of Villa Necchi Campiglio, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma and Royal Palace National Museum, Pisa.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Adolfo Wildt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q163290: Adolfo Wildt

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