biography of Francisco IARDELLA (1793-1831)

Birth place: Carrara, Italy

Death place: Wash., DC

Addresses: Wash., DC

Profession: Sculptor

Comments: Cousin of Carlo and Giuseppe Franzoni (see entries); came to the United States in 1816 to work on the U.S. Capitol. After the death of Giovanni Andrei (see entry) in 1824, Iardella succeeded to his position in charge of sculpture work on the Capitol.

Sources: G&W; Fairman, Art and Artists of the Capitol, 83-84, 476; Borneman, Franzoni and Andrei," 108; McMahan, Artists of Washington, D.C.