The Monument to Bianca Bazzoni is a sculptural work by Alberto Bazzoni, completed in 1931–32 and located in Milan’s Cimitero Monumentale.
The Cimitero Monumentale, designed by architect Carlo Maciachini and officially opened in 1866, is one of Milan’s two largest cemeteries and is distinguished by its exceptional collection of artistic tombs and monuments. Since its inauguration, the cemetery has accumulated a diverse range of Italian sculptural works—from contemporary pieces to classical forms—alongside architectural elements including temples, obelisks, and monumental replicas. The cemetery houses tombs commissioned by prominent industrial families and created by notable artists including Adolfo Wildt, Giò Ponti, Arturo Martini, Lucio Fontana, Medardo Rosso, Giacomo Manzù, and others. Bazzoni’s monument to Bianca Bazzoni participates in this tradition of commemorative sculpture that has made the Cimitero Monumentale a repository of twentieth-century Italian artistic practice.
Details
- Creator: Alberto Bazzoni
- Year: 1931–32
- Location: Cimitero Monumentale, Milan
- Type: Sculptural monument
Frequently asked questions
Who created this monument?
The monument was created by sculptor Alberto Bazzoni and completed between 1931 and 1932.
Where is the Monument to Bianca Bazzoni located?
The monument is installed in the Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, one of the city’s two largest cemeteries, known for its extensive collection of artistic tombs and sculptures.
What is the significance of the Cimitero Monumentale?
Opened in 1866, the cemetery houses works by major twentieth-century Italian sculptors and represents a significant repository of monumental sculpture and artistic commemoration practices in Italy.