Gabriele Galantara, Cover for L'Asino, Early 20th Century, China Ink and Watercolour on Paper

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Cover for "L'Asino" is an original artwork by Gabriele Galantara. This is the cover of the donkey magazine, realized in … Read more Cover for "L'Asino" is an original artwork by Gabriele Galantara. This is the cover of the donkey magazine, realized in China ink and watercolour. Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937) was a journalist and one of the leading Italian caricaturists and cartoonists. "The donkey" weekly magazine published in 1892 of which Galantara signed the illustrations, met the favor of the public. The aim of the satire were episodes of political malfeasance. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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