Angelo Viva | |
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Born | 1748 |
Died | 27 February 1837 |
Nationality | Italian |
Known for | Sculpture |
Angelo Viva (1748 in Naples, Italy - 27 February 1837 in Naples, Italy) was an Italian sculptor. His important works are the statuary La fontana del ratto di Europa , the Statues of the Evangelists in the Chapel Pappacoda, the decorations of the Obelisk of Portosalvo and the funeral monument of Giovanni Paisiello visible today in the church of Santa Maria Donnalbina. He also carried out a restoration of the Nile God Statue, Naples. He also did the facades of the Santa Maria di Montesanto, Naples. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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