Portrait of Eva is a sculpture created in 1942 by Edoardo Rubino, the Piedmontese sculptor and draughtsman. The work is held in the Galleria d’Arte Moderna in Turin.
Rubino’s career spanned from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth. A student at the Accademia Albertina in Turin under Odoardo Tabacchi, he participated regularly in exhibitions across the city and developed a practice encompassing portraiture, ornamental sculpture, and graphic work. His portrait sculptures form a significant aspect of his output, addressing both commemorative and intimate subjects.
About Edoardo Rubino
Edoardo Rubino (1871–1954) was born and worked in Turin throughout his life. He trained at the Accademia Albertina, where he studied under the sculptor Luigi Belli and later under Odoardo Tabacchi. Between 1888 and 1891 he won awards and recognition in drawing, sculpture, and ornamental plastic arts. From the 1890s onwards he exhibited regularly and developed commissions across Piedmont, establishing himself as a significant figure in Turinese sculpture.
Details
- Creator: Edoardo Rubino
- Year: 1942
- Location: Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Turin
- Medium: Sculpture
Frequently asked questions
Who was Edoardo Rubino?
Edoardo Rubino (1871–1954) was an Italian sculptor and draughtsman from Turin. He trained at the Accademia Albertina under Odoardo Tabacchi and exhibited regularly from the 1890s onward throughout his career in northern Italy.
Where is the portrait displayed?
The work is held in the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (Gallery of Modern Art) in Turin.
When was this portrait made?
The portrait was created in 1942, late in Rubino’s career, when he was in his seventies.