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Cavallino is a sculpture by Arturo Dazzi, completed in 1927. Dazzi was an Italian painter and sculptor born in Carrara in 1881, known for monumental public commissions and decorative work across Italy’s major civic and institutional buildings during the interwar decades.
By the time he created this work, Dazzi had already established himself through significant sculptural projects, including monuments inaugurated in Rome and prestigious collaborations with architect Marcello Piacentini on buildings such as the Banca d’Italia and the Arco della Vittoria in Genoa. His practice ranged across figurative sculpture, public commemoration, and architectural ornament—disciplines central to Italian artistic culture of the 1920s and 1930s.
About Arturo Dazzi
Dazzi trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara under sculptor Lio Gangeri from 1892 to 1899, winning the Pensionato Artistico Triennale Prize in 1901 and the Quadriennale Prize in 1905. His early recognition at international exhibitions, including San Francisco in 1915, positioned him to receive major state and institutional commissions. He maintained an active career across sculpture and painting until his death in 1966.
Details
- Creator: Arturo Dazzi
- Year: 1927
- Medium: Sculpture
- Movement: Italian interwar figurative sculpture
Frequently asked questions
Who was Arturo Dazzi?
Arturo Dazzi (1881–1966) was an Italian sculptor and painter born in Carrara who trained at the local academy and won major prizes early in his career. He became known for public monuments and decorative sculptural work on important institutional buildings during the 1920s and 1930s.
What kind of work did Dazzi undertake in the 1920s?
During this period, Dazzi received important commissions for celebratory sculpture, including monuments in Rome inaugurated in 1922 and 1923, and collaborated with architect Marcello Piacentini on artistic decoration for the Banca d’Italia and other major civic structures.
What does the title refer to?
The title Cavallino (Little Horse) indicates the subject of the work, though no further details about its specific form, dimensions or current location are documented in available sources.