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Alessandro Algardi

Alessandro Algardi (1595–1654) was a sculptor and architect.

Also recorded as Cavalier Alessandro Algardi; l'Algarde; Lalegarde; Algardo; L'Algardi; Gardi.

Overview

Born at Bologna in 1595, died at Rome in 1654.

In detail

training under Ludovico Carracci is recorded. Simon Guillain is recorded as having studied under Alessandro Algardi. the recorded working language is Italian.

The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bologna, Mantua and Venice. Employment is recorded with Agostino Carracci, Giulio Cesare Conventi and Ludovico Ludovisi.

Works named in the authority record are Athena Algardi Altemps, Statue of Hercules restored as killing the Hydra of Lerna and Angel.

Work by Alessandro Algardi is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and National Gallery of Victoria.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alessandro Algardi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q336798: Alessandro Algardi

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