Giovanni Turini

Giovanni Turini (May 23, 1841 – August 27, 1899) was an American sculptor, born in Verona, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in the late 1860s. He is best remembered as a portrait and historical sculptor. His portrait bust of Giuseppe Mazzini, which he created in 1876 and was dedicated in 1878 was funded by the New York Italian American community and was one of the early examples of public statuary in the city. Turini's granddaughter was painter and muralist Verona Burkhard.

Giovanni Turini

Giovanni Turini (May 23, 1841 – August 27, 1899) was an American sculptor, born in Verona, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in the late 1860s. He is best remembered as a portrait and historical sculptor. His portrait bust of Giuseppe Mazzini, which he created in 1876 and was dedicated in 1878 was funded by the New York Italian American community and was one of the early examples of public statuary in the city. Turini's granddaughter was painter and muralist Verona Burkhard.