Oral history interview with Luigi Lucioni

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Oral history interview with Luigi Lucioni

1971 July 6

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Interview of Luigi Lucioni conducted 1971 July 6, by Robert Brown, for the Archives of American Art. Lucioni speaks of his background from his birth in Italy to his childhood in the United States; attending the Cooper Union School and the National Academy of Design; and the effect of his visit to Italy on the development of his realistic style. He discusses exhibitions of his work, his techniques and working habits, his work in printmaking, and influences on his work. He recalls his involvement with the Associated American Artists group.

Sound recording: 1 sound tape reel ; 5 in.Transcript: 30 p.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7609627

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Brown, Robert F.

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Archives of American Art Regional Director of the New England office. From the description of Robert Brown interview, 1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83873055 ...

Lucioni, Luigi, 1900-1988

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Painter; Vermont, New York; b. 1900, d. 1988; Lucioni was a realist painter best known for his landscapes of Vermont and portraits of opera singers. From the description of Luigi Lucioni papers, circa 1933-1993. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 319939702 Painter and etcher, born Malnate, Italy. Moved to America with his family when he was a child. Studied at Cooper Union Art School and National Academy of Design. Painted explicitly and realistically, creating very detailed and...

Associated American Artists

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