Joy and Brian Beckner's trip to Italy | Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

Trip to Italy
Trip to Italy
Sorrento, Italy, September 24, 2000, the last night in Italy.
R to L: Mel Schockner, husband of sculptor Rosetta, and photographer of Joy's work,
relaxing with the flamboyant chef at Buon Convento with Joy.
Photo: Fellow AWA Guest Artist, Christine Debrosky.
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  • Sorrento, Italy, September 24, 2000, the last night in Italy.
    R to L: Mel Schockner, husband of sculptor Rosetta, and photographer of Joy's work,
    relaxing with the flamboyant chef at Buon Convento with Joy.
    Photo: Fellow AWA Guest Artist, Christine Debrosky.
  • Rome, Italy, September 2000. Joy in Piazza Navona, admiring Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain which he created of travertine marble between 1648 and 1651.
    Photo: Mel Schockner.
  • Sorrento, Italy, Mayor Marco Fiorentino with Joy, who is wearing "Dear to my Heart-Smooth" on a knotted chain, and Lizzie as "So Good to See You," at the American Women Artists opening in the Cloisters of St. Francis, September 21, 2000. Elegant Knot
    Photo: Wayne Debrosky
  • Colle Bereto Vinyard in Chianti, Italy. After the tasting, Joy sits with a cast iron dachshund similar to the first dachshund art she owned.Cheers!
    Photo: Mel Schockner.