MAROCHETTI, CARLO, BARON (1805-1867)
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MAROCHETTI, CARLO, BARON (1805-1867) , Italian sculptor, was born at Turin . Most of his early life was spent in France, his first systematic instruction being given him by Bosio and Gros in Paris. Here his statue of " A Young See Also: - YOUNG
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(1773-1829) Girl playing with a Dog " won a medal in 1829. But between 1822 and 1830 he studied chiefly in Rome. From 1832 to 1848 he lived in France. His " Fallen Angel " was exhibited in 1831. In 1848 Marochetti removed to London, and there he lived for the greater part of his time till his death in 1867. Among his chief works were statues of Queen Victoria, Lord Clyde (the obelisk in Waterloo Place), Richard Coeur-de-Lion (Westminster), Emmanuel Philibert (1833, Turin ), the tomb of Bellini (Pere-la-Chaise), and the altar in the Madeleine. His style was vigorous and effective, but rather popular than artistic. Marochetti, who was created a baron by the king of Sardinia, was also a chevalier of the Legion of Honour.
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