Background
Alfano, Vincenzo was born on November 11, 1854 in at Naples, Italy. Son of Tommaso and Antonietta (Minichini) Alfano.
Alfano, Vincenzo was born on November 11, 1854 in at Naples, Italy. Son of Tommaso and Antonietta (Minichini) Alfano.
Educated High School, Tarsia School, Via Tarsia, Naples. Licensed as teacher, technical schools, 1885. Unmarried.
Teacher in chiseling, school of Industrial Museum, Naples, 1888-1896. Principal works; bronze figure of David bought by Italian Government, 1887, for Modern Art Gallery, Rome. Large figure of Cicero (prize).
Relief bronze panel, 18 foot by 6 foot and bronze sarcophagus, cemetery of Naples.
Many small figures. Came to America, 1896, and is representative by interior figures of Pennsylvania Capitol, Harrisburg. Bronze bust of Columbus, New Rochelle, New New York
Pediments of City Investing Building, New New York Court House, Saint Louis.
Pediment Saint John the Baptist Church, New York, et cetera