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Pietro Canonica, a renowned Italian sculptor, painter, opera composer, professor of arts, and senator for life, was born on March 1, 1869, in Moncalieri, a thriving town located in the Province of Turin, northern Italy. His distinguished artistic career took off at an incredibly young age when he landed an assistant position with Luca Gerosa at just ten years old. A year later, Canonica was accepted into the prestigious Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti of Turin, where he honed his skills under the guidance of esteemed instructors Enrico Gamba and Odoardo Tabacchi, mastering the art of sculpture.