Giuseppe M. Picciole, bronze sculpture of a boy, ca 1900

Giuseppe M. Picciole was an Italian artist who was born in Naples in 1875 and died in 1950. Trained at the Naples Academy of Fine Arts, he first made a name for himself as a painter before turning to sculpture. Picciole is renowned for his figurative works, which capture human expression and natural beauty with finesse. At the beginning of the 20th century, he took part in several international exhibitions, notably in Paris and Rome, where he won numerous prizes.
His style, influenced by realism and impressionism, is characterised by fluid lines and meticulous attention to detail. His most famous works include busts of celebrities and scenes of everyday Italian life. His work in bronze sculpture is particularly admired for its technical mastery and aesthetic sense. Picciole also contributed to the decoration of several public buildings in Italy, leaving a lasting legacy in architecture and urban art.
In addition to his artistic career, he taught at the Academy of Fine Arts, influencing many young artists of his time. His work continues to be studied and appreciated, symbolising a bridge between the artistic traditions of the nineteenth century and the innovations of the twentieth. His contributions to Italian art have earned him a place in the collections of many museums and galleries.