Alfredo Edel, Harlequin, Watercolor, 1904

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Harlequin is an original watercolor realized by Alfredo Edel in 1904. Good condition, included a white cardboard passpartout ( 69x49 … Read more Harlequin is an original watercolor realized by Alfredo Edel in 1904. Good condition, included a white cardboard passpartout ( 69x49 cm). Hand signed by the artist. Alfredo Leonardo Edel (1856–1912), sometimes credited as Alfredo Edel Colorno, was an Italian costume designer popular during the late 19th and early 20th century. He worked at the La Scala opera house in Milan where he became noted for his collaborations with Luigi Bartezago and Luigi Manzotti. Edel designed costumes for theater productions and designed advertisements for operas and social events. 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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