Alfredo Pina (1883–1966) was an Italian sculptor known for his refined figurative work and his association with early 20th‑century sculptural developments in France. Born in Milan, Italy in 1883, Pina pursued formal training in sculpture under Auguste Rodin, whose influence shaped his approach to modeling, surface treatment, and expressive form. Studying with Rodin placed him at the heart of the French sculptural avant‑garde, where traditional academic approaches were being reimagined in response to modern life.

Pina’s sculptures are characterized by a keen sensitivity to anatomy, gesture, and the play of light across form—qualities that reflect both his classical training and the freer, more expressive tendencies of his contemporaries. Though grounded in figurative tradition, his work shows an understanding of the expressive potential of surface texture and spatial presence, attributes valued by Rodin and his circle.

Throughout his career, Pina exhibited in major salons and exhibitions in France and abroad, earning recognition for portraits, figural studies, and public commissions. His artistic legacy is distinguished by a thoughtful balance between classical discipline and modern expressiveness, contributing to the evolution of French sculpture in the first half of the 20th century.