Artists
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Aldobrando Piacenza papers
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2079
Abstract
Papers (1951-1973) of Aldobrando Piacenza (1888-1976), an Italian American poet, painter, and folk artist from Chicago, Ill., contain articles about his art work and a short autobiography. Piacenza was born in Sant'Anna Pelaso and came to the United States in 1902. He lived in Chicago and Highwood, and worked as a gardener, store clerk, bakery employee, and owner of an ice cream parlor. His art work included elaborate bird houses.
Dates:
1951-1973
