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Augusto Rivalta

Augusto Rivalta (1837–1925) was an Italian sculptor and teacher.

Augusto Rivalta in brief

Born
1837
Died
1925
Known for
sculptor and teacher
Place of birth
Alessandria
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Overview

Born at Alessandria in 1837, died at Florence in 1925.

In detail

Augusto Rivalta studied at Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti. training under Giovanni Dupré, Aristodemo Costoli and Santo Varni is recorded. Theodora Cowan, Carol Storck and Antonio Garella are recorded as having studied under Augusto Rivalta.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Florence. Membership is recorded of Academy of Fine Arts, Florence and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno.

Works named in the authority record are Bust of Dante Alighieri.

Work by Augusto Rivalta is recorded in the collections of Certosa di Bologna, House of Dante and Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Augusto Rivalta”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3629693: Augusto Rivalta

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