Alejandro Ciccarelli Manzoni: A Pioneer of Chilean Art Alejandro Cicarelli Manzoni (1811-1879), originally Alessandro Ciccarelli, stands as a monumental figure in the artistic landscape of Chile and Latin America. Born in Naples, Italy, he embarked on a remarkable journey that culminated in establishing Chile’s Academy of Painting and Sculpture—a cornerstone institution for fostering artistic talent and preserving European academic tr…