About Numídico Bessone
Lived 1913 – 1985 (aged 71–72). Numídico Bessone was a Portuguese sculptor.
Numídico Bessone (1913–1985) was a Portuguese sculptor.
Bessone was born on São Miguel Island in the Azores. He studied at the Superior School of Fine Arts in Lisbon, with further studies in Italy with Guido Galori and Michele Guerrisi. In 1963 his marble statue "The Spirit of the Immigrant" was installed at Root Park in San Leandro, California. In 1965 he was commissioned to create a bronze bust of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo for Cabrillo College.
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Who was Numídico Bessone?
Portuguese artist
When was Numídico Bessone born?
Numídico Bessone was born on 12 August 1913 in Lagoa.
When did Numídico Bessone die?
Numídico Bessone died in 1985 in Lisbon.
What was Numídico Bessone's occupation?
Numídico Bessone was a sculptor.
What nationality was Numídico Bessone?
Numídico Bessone was Portuguese.
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