Giuseppe Moretti (1857– 1935) was an Italian sculpture who became known in America for his public monuments in bronze and marble. Most notable among his works is Vulan in Birmingham, Alabama, the largest cast iron statue in the world. On a personal level, Moretti was known for his eclectic personality and for always wearing a green tie. Moretti enjoyed some celebrity in his lifetime, and was a friend of famed Italian tenor Enrico Caruso. It is even reported that the legendary singer repeatedly praised Morettis voice. (source: Wikipedia)
Posted on: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 02:38:59 +0000
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