Fortunato Galli
Italian, 1850 - 1918
Fortunato Galli (1848-1919) was an Italian sculptor known for his works in the Art Nouveau style. He was born in Milan and studied at the Brera Academy, where he was a pupil of Francesco Hayez, one of the leading painters of the Romantic period in Italy. Galli's works were exhibited at the Brera Academy as well as at the 1881 National Exhibition in Milan, where he won a gold medal.
Galli's sculptures are characterized by their intricate details and delicate lines, and often feature allegorical figures, cherubs, and mythological creatures. He worked in a variety of materials including marble, bronze, and ivory, and his works can be found in museums and private collections around the world. Some of his notable works include the bronze statue of Apollo and Daphne in the Villa Borghese gardens in Rome, and the marble sculpture of Spring in the Palazzo Civico in Milan.
Galli's sculptures are characterized by their intricate details and delicate lines, and often feature allegorical figures, cherubs, and mythological creatures. He worked in a variety of materials including marble, bronze, and ivory, and his works can be found in museums and private collections around the world. Some of his notable works include the bronze statue of Apollo and Daphne in the Villa Borghese gardens in Rome, and the marble sculpture of Spring in the Palazzo Civico in Milan.
