Alfredo Leonardo Edel
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, 1891Alfredo Leonardo Edel (1856–1912), sometimes credited as Alfredo Edel Colorno, was an Italian costume designer popular during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Edel was born 15 May 1856 in
Colorno, Italy, the son of Giuseppe and Clementina Naudin.[1] His father was an amateur painter, his sister was a professional artist, and the family was descended from the miniaturist and royal painter Giuseppe Naudin (1792–1872).[1] Early on, Edel studied under Pancrazio Soncini and set designer Girolamo Magnani.[1]
He worked at the
Luigi Bartezago and Luigi Manzotti.[1]
Edel designed
Columbian Exposition in 1893. Edel's costumes were also featured at the Hippodrome
in New York during 1904 after the artist traveled to the United States. The artist is best remembered for his harmonious and often bold color combinations and themes.
In 1890, Edel moved to
Paris, France while also working in Milan and London. He was a founding member of the third Eccentric Club in London.[1]
Edel was married to Fiorenza Parker. He died on 16 December 1912 in
Boulogne-sur-Seine, France.[1]
References
Further reading
- Morbio, Vittoria Crespi (2002). Alfredo Edel alla Scala. Torino: Allemandi.
- Kelly, Thomas Forrest (2006). First Nights at the Opera. Yale University Press. p. 344. ISBN 978-0300115260.
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