Umberto Brunelleschi
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| - | '''Umberto Brunelleschi''' was born the May 21, 1879 in Montemurdo, [[Italy]] and died in February 16, 1949 in [[Paris]], [[France]]. Brunelleschi studied in [[Florence]] and moved to Paris in 1900 where he soon established himself as a printer, [[book illustrator]] and [[costume designer]]. | + | '''Umberto Brunelleschi''' (June 21, 1879 - February 16, 1949) was an [[Italians|Italian]] artist. He was born in [[Montemurlo]], [[Italy]], studied at the Accademia delle Belle Arti in [[Florence]] and moved to Paris in 1900 with [[Ardengo Soffici]] where he soon established himself as a printer, book [[illustrator]], set and [[costume designer]]. |
| - | He first found success with his work for [[Le Rire]] as a [[caricaturist]] (often under the pseudonym's Aroun-al-Raxid or Aron-al-Rascid) He was a major contributor to many of the deluxe French fashion publications including "Journal des Dames et Des Modes," "Gazette du Bon Ton" and "Les Feuillets d'Art." Brunelleschi was also the artistic director of the short lived but significant "La Guirlande d'art et de la litterature" 1919-1920. | + | He worked for [[Le Rire]] as a [[caricaturist]] (often under the pseudonym's Aroun-al-Raxid or Aron-al-Rascid) and was a contributor to many of the deluxe French fashion publications including ''Journal des Dames et Des Modes'', ''[[La Vie Parisienne (magazine)|La Vie Parisienne]]'', ''[[Gazette du Bon Ton]]'' and ''Les Feuillets d'Art''. Brunelleschi was also the artistic director of the short lived but significant ''La Guirlande d'art et de la littérature'' 1919-1920. |
| - | In the 1920s he diversified into set and costume designs for the [[Folies Bergere]], the Casino de Paris, the Chatelet and theaters in [[New York]], Italy and [[Germany]]. Among his credits include many costumes created for [[Josephine Baker]]. Brunelleschi was among the Deco Age illustrators and the engravers whom knew how to create a publications of charm and elegance whilst also doing so with the pace and rigour of a jobbing illustrator. Also noted for his design of the Martial et Armand logo c. 1923. | + | After serving in the [[Italian Army]] during the [[First World War]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}, he returned to Paris. In the 1920s he diversified into set and costume designs for the [[Folies Bergère]], the [[Casino de Paris]], the [[Théâtre du Châtelet]] and theaters in [[New York City]], [[Germany]], and in his native country. In Italy, he worked for Opera Houses such as [[La Scala]] in [[Milan]], and the [[Maggio Musicale Fiorentino]] in Florence. He created costumes for [[Josephine Baker]]. He is also noted for his design of the Martial et Armand{{Clarify|date=April 2010}} logo c. 1923. |
| - | His illustrated book credits include works with [[Voltaire]] ([[Candide]], 1933), [[Charles Perrault]] ([[Contes du temps jadis]],1912), [[Musset]] ([[La Nuit Vénitienne]]), [[Goethe]], [[Diderot]] ([[Les Bijoux indiscrets]], etc.), [[Les Masques et les personnages de la Comedie Italienne]], 1914; [[Phili ou Par dela le Bien et le Mal]]," 1921; [[Le Radjah de Mazulipatam]]," 1925; [[Le Malheureux Petit Voyage]], 1926; and [[Les Aventures de Roi Pausole,]] 1930. | + | His illustrated books include [[Voltaire]] (''[[Candide]]'', 1933), [[Charles Perrault]] (''Contes du temps jadis'', 1912), [[Alfred de Musset|Musset]] (''La Nuit vénitienne''), [[Goethe]], [[Diderot]] (''Les Bijoux indiscrets'', etc.), ''Les Masques et les personnages de la Comédie italienne'', 1914; ''Phili ou Par delà le bien et le mal'', 1921; ''Le Radjah de Mazulipatam'', 1925; ''Le Malheureux Petit Voyage'', 1926; and ''Les Aventures du roi Pausole'', 1930. |
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Umberto Brunelleschi (June 21, 1879 - February 16, 1949) was an Italian artist. He was born in Montemurlo, Italy, studied at the Accademia delle Belle Arti in Florence and moved to Paris in 1900 with Ardengo Soffici where he soon established himself as a printer, book illustrator, set and costume designer.
He worked for Le Rire as a caricaturist (often under the pseudonym's Aroun-al-Raxid or Aron-al-Rascid) and was a contributor to many of the deluxe French fashion publications including Journal des Dames et Des Modes, La Vie Parisienne, Gazette du Bon Ton and Les Feuillets d'Art. Brunelleschi was also the artistic director of the short lived but significant La Guirlande d'art et de la littérature 1919-1920.
After serving in the Italian Army during the First World WarTemplate:Citation needed, he returned to Paris. In the 1920s he diversified into set and costume designs for the Folies Bergère, the Casino de Paris, the Théâtre du Châtelet and theaters in New York City, Germany, and in his native country. In Italy, he worked for Opera Houses such as La Scala in Milan, and the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence. He created costumes for Josephine Baker. He is also noted for his design of the Martial et ArmandTemplate:Clarify logo c. 1923.
His illustrated books include Voltaire (Candide, 1933), Charles Perrault (Contes du temps jadis, 1912), Musset (La Nuit vénitienne), Goethe, Diderot (Les Bijoux indiscrets, etc.), Les Masques et les personnages de la Comédie italienne, 1914; Phili ou Par delà le bien et le mal, 1921; Le Radjah de Mazulipatam, 1925; Le Malheureux Petit Voyage, 1926; and Les Aventures du roi Pausole, 1930.
Umberto Brunelleschi died 1949 in Paris, France.
