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In 1940, Crocetti created a bronze Man’s Head destined to be presented, in 1943, at the IV Quadriennale in Rome. The same sculpture was bought by the Ministry of Education, which offered ten thousand lire to assign the work to the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome, where it is currently preserved (n. inv. 3473; Venturoli 1972, fig. 18). Of this work, there is a second merger at the Museum Crocetti, on permanent display since the opening year.

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early life and career

venanzo crocetti, an italian sculptor, was born in giulianova, abruzzo, on august 3, 1913. his life was marked by a deep passion for art, which led him to become one of the most renowned artists of his time. at the age of 12, crocetti became an orphan and struggled with extreme poverty. however, his talent and desire to create saved him from these hardships. in 1928, he moved to rome, where he worked as a restorer in the vatican laboratories, including a four-year stint on the scaffolding of the sistine chapel.

artistic achievements

venanzo crocetti's artistic career was marked by numerous achievements:

the door of the sacraments, finished in 1966, at st. peter's basilica.
receiving the grand prize at the 19th venice biennale in 1938.
nominated as president of the accademia di san luca in 1972.
receiving the golden decoration from the italian ministry of education for his achievements in fine art and culture.

notable works and exhibitions

some of crocetti's notable works include:

fantasy as you like, a sculpture representing an unicum in the artist’s production, showcasing his unique style. (view on WahooArt.com)
lioness, a bronze artwork that won the grand prize at the xxi venice biennale in 1938. (view on WahooArt.com)

legacy and museum

venanzo crocetti museum, located in rome, is dedicated to the artist's work. (learn more about transavantgarde art movement on WahooArt.com) references: * venanzo crocetti - wikipedia * venanzo crocetti | WahooArt.com

Venanzo Crocetti

1913 - 2003 , Italy

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Transavantgarde
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Classical Sculpture']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Michelangelo']
Date Of Birth: August 3, 1913
Date Of Death: 2003
Full Name: Venanzo Crocetti
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- Fantasy as you like
- Lioness
- Man with Dog
Place Of Birth: Giulianova, Italy

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