Numídico Bessone
Numídico Bessone (1913–1985) was a Portuguese sculptor. Bessone was born on São Miguel Island in the Azores. He studied at the Superior School of Fine Arts in Lisbon, with further studies in Italy with Guido Galori and Michele Guerrisi.
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Numídico Bessone
Carlos Luis M C da Cruz · Public domain
- Born
- 1913 · Lagoa.
- Died
- 1985 · Lisbon.
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Occupation
- sculptor
- Education
- University of Porto
- Languages
- Portuguese
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Numídico Bessone (1913–1985) was a Portuguese sculptor. Bessone was born on São Miguel Island in the Azores. He studied at the Superior School of Fine Arts in Lisbon, with further studies in Italy with Guido Galori and Michele Guerrisi.
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In 1963 his marble statue "The Spirit of the Immigrant" was installed at Root Park in San Leandro, California. In 1965 he was commissioned to create a bronze bust of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo for Cabrillo College.
Memorial for António Borges in Ponta Delgada
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Monumento em homenagem ao duque de Ávila e Bolama, Horta, ilha do Faial, Região Autónoma dos Açores, Portugal.
Carlos Luis M C da Cruz
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1913
Numídico Bessone born at Lagoa.
1985
Numídico Bessone died at Lisbon.
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- 1.Cabrillo Civic Club Donated Sculpture. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 35. 1968-09-26.
- 2.Park to Get 'Immigrant' Gift Statue. Oakland Tribune. 19. 1963-11-07.
- 3.Portuguese Immigrant Statue Ready. The Standard-Times. 37. 1964-03-19.
- 4.Bust of Cabrillo to be Given to College by Portuguese Club. Santa Cruz Sentinel. 4. 1965-08-23.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Numidico Bessone. His recorded language was Portuguese. Recorded with the occupation sculptor.
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