Art Nouveau Offset Lithograph Mascheroni Opera Poster, designed for Ricordi

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled, late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Unsigned

Depicting the original cover of Lorenza, an opera by Edoardo Mascheroni, published by Ricordi, in Milan and Leipzig. Mascheroni was an Italian composer and conductor, better known for conducting the world premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s Falstaff. He is known to have composed two operas of his own, to libretti of Luigi Illica. This was one of them. The original artwork created for the cover is owned by Casa Ricordi, in Milan.

• Proceeds from this item will benefit the University of Cincinnati,
  College-Conservatory of Music scholarship fund through Music For All Seasons.

Condition

- with minimal wear.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 16" W x 25" H.

Item #

ITMG422144