Sculpture
Object number2011.65.41
Artist
Virgil David Cantini
(Italian, 1919 - 2009)
Date1945-2009
Mediumbrass; wood
Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini
DescriptionBrass sculpture of the Virgin Mary, wearing long veil on head that flows over body and back to base; hands pressed together with rosaries hanging downward. Only face, hands, rosaries, and sleeves are detailed. Mounted on two wooden bases.Dimensions26 x 10 x 9.875 in. (66 x 25.4 x 25.1 cm)Signed"Cantini" proper right side of figure, near base.
Back, bottom center: "#1" above "© V. CANTINI".
MarksMaker's marks on back side, near base.
Several handmade copyright symbols.
Historical NotesSculpture of a Madonna. Part of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.
Related person
Mary
On View
On view
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