About Antonio Ligabue
Lived 1899 – 1965 (aged 65). Antonio Ligabue was an Italian painter, printmaker and sculptor.
Antonio Ligabue (18 December 1899 – 27 May 1965; born Antonio Laccabue) was an Italian painter. He was one of the most important Naïve artists of the 20th century.
Biography He was born in Zürich, Switzerland on 18 December 1899,
In 1965, after his death, a retrospective of his work was held in the context of the Ninth Quadrennial of Rome.
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Who was Antonio Ligabue?
Italian painter (1899-1965)
When was Antonio Ligabue born?
Antonio Ligabue was born on 18 December 1899 in Zurich.
When did Antonio Ligabue die?
Antonio Ligabue died on 27 May 1965 in Gualtieri.
What was Antonio Ligabue's occupation?
Antonio Ligabue was a painter, printmaker and sculptor.
What nationality was Antonio Ligabue?
Antonio Ligabue was Italian.
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