Luigi Lucioni

Luigi Lucioni (American, b. Italy, 1900-1988), born Giuseppe Luigi Carlo Benevenuto Lucioni, grew up in the foothills of the Alps in a two-room apartment with his parents and three sisters. He showed an early interest in art, and began to study geometrical drawing at age six. In 1911, he and his family immigrated to New York City. Lucioni enrolled in first grade at age 11, after he had learned English. At age 15, he entered Cooper Union, where he studied art in night classes while working days at an engraving company. After graduating, he enrolled in the National Academy of Design, where he learned etching; he also worked in the art department of Fairchild Publications, the publisher of Women’s Wear Daily.... more.