Giuseppe Moretti, American, born Italy, 1857 - 1935

Head of Christ

This bronze bust is a small replica of the first sculpture Moretti carved from white Alabama marble, quarried in Talladega County. The original sculpture, now in the collection of the […]

Draped Figure

In 1925, Moretti returned to his native Italy, ultimately settling in San Remo, a Mediterranean coastal town a short distance to the east of Nice, France. Moretti brought along a […]

Bust of Dante

Moretti executed this bust of the Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) while residing in Florence, Italy, the poet’s hometown. Regarded by Italians as the “Supreme Poet,” Dante is best known for his […]