Adio diBiccari
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Adio diBiccari was a noted American sculptor.
DiBiccari was born in Revere, Massachusetts
to Italian immigrants, grew up in East Boston, and after high school received a full scholarship to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, followed by a further scholarship that covered the expenses of a year's study in France, Germany, and Italy. After returning to the United States, he married Evelyn Wilson in 1937. They lived for some years in New Hampshire but after World War II
settled in Arlington, Massachusetts
where he lived until his death. His joint studio with Arcangelo Cascieri was on Tavern Road in the Fenway.
Among diBiccari's best-known works are the 18 feet (5.5 m) statute of the goddess Athena atop the Athenaeum Press
Building in East Cambridge, the bronze figures of Parkman Plaza on the Boston Common
(Religion, Industry, and Learning, 1960), and the Northeastern University husky mascot (1962). He also produced sculpture for churches including the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
in Washington, D.C., the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
in Baltimore, as well as many churches in Massachusetts, including St. Brigid's in Lexington, the Immaculate Conception Convent in Revere, and St. Ignatius Church at Boston College
.
DiBiccari was born in Revere, Massachusetts
Revere, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and located approximately from downtown Boston. It is named after the American patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 51,755.- History :...
to Italian immigrants, grew up in East Boston, and after high school received a full scholarship to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, followed by a further scholarship that covered the expenses of a year's study in France, Germany, and Italy. After returning to the United States, he married Evelyn Wilson in 1937. They lived for some years in New Hampshire but after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
settled in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, six miles northwest of Boston. The population was 42,844 at the 2010 census.-History:...
where he lived until his death. His joint studio with Arcangelo Cascieri was on Tavern Road in the Fenway.
Among diBiccari's best-known works are the 18 feet (5.5 m) statute of the goddess Athena atop the Athenaeum Press
Athenaeum Press
The Athenaeum Press Building is an historic building located at 215 First Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It occupies the entire block between First Street, Second Street, Athenaeum Street, and Linskey Way ....
Building in East Cambridge, the bronze figures of Parkman Plaza on the Boston Common
Boston Common
Boston Common is a central public park in Boston, Massachusetts. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as the "Boston Commons". Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States. The Boston Common consists of of land bounded by Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street,...
(Religion, Industry, and Learning, 1960), and the Northeastern University husky mascot (1962). He also produced sculpture for churches including the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a prominent Latin Rite Catholic basilica located in Washington, D.C., honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the United States...
in Washington, D.C., the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located at 5200 North Charles Street, in northern Baltimore, Maryland....
in Baltimore, as well as many churches in Massachusetts, including St. Brigid's in Lexington, the Immaculate Conception Convent in Revere, and St. Ignatius Church at Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
.