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Bianchi (surname)
Bianchi, a plural of ''bianco'' ("white" in Italian), is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Achille Bianchi (1837–?), Italian sculptor * Al Bianchi (1932–2019), American professional basketball player, coach, and general manager *Andrea Bianchi (1925–2013), Italian film director * Beto Bianchi (born 1966), Brazilian footballer * Bianca Bianchi (1855–1947), stage name of Bertha Schwarz, German/Austrian opera soprano * Bruno Bianchi (other), several people *Carlos Bianchi (born 1949), former Argentine football (soccer) player and coach * Craig Bianchi (born 1978), South African soccer player * Daniela Bianchi (born 1942), actress *Edoardo Bianchi (1865–1946), founder of Bianchi Bicycles in 1885 *Eliodoro Bianchi (1773–1848), Italian operatic tenor * Emilio Bianchi (born 1957), Italian radio and TV journalist * Emanuele Bianchi (born 1984), Italian footballer *Eugenio Bianchi (born 1979), Italian physicist * Federico Bianchi (disambigua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achille Bianchi
Achille Bianchi (February 16, 1837 – ?) was an Italian sculptor. Biography He was born in Milan to a father who was an artist, and pursued studies at the Brera Academy under Benedetto Cacciatori. He was awarded a stipend to study in Florence and Rome. He sent to the academy as essays ''The entry of Christ into Jerusalem'' from Florence, and from Rome, a larger than life statue of ''Francesco Bussone da Carmagnola, Carmagnola defends himself from the accusation of treason''. In 1880, he settled in Rome, and had on Via del Babbuino a studio, once owned by his friend Giovanni Lombardi. Here Bianchi specialized in portraits for the cemeteries of Rome. He also is known for the following works: ''Susanna''; ''Pia de' Tolomei''; ''Rebecca''; ''Nidia, the blind flower seller of Pompei'' from the novel of Edward Bulwer-Lytton; ''L'Armida'' from the work of Tasso; ''Ildegonda''; ''Desdemona'', awarded a first class medal at Oporto and winning him a decoration of the Knights of Christ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |