Umberto Brunelleschi

Umberto Brunelleschi (June 21, 1879 - February 16, 1949) was an Italian artist who studied in Florence and then moved to Paris in 1900. He worked as an illustrator and costume designer for all the deluxe magazines and productions of that era. After serving in the army during World Wat I, Brunelleschi returned to Paris and continued to draw and design for productions such as the Folies Bergère in Paris, La Scala in Milan and theatres in New York and London.

Isn't he wonderful? I had to share! He's a bit more flamboyant and fun than Georges Barbier (who I have posted about previously here). I think this is partly due to his Italian heritage!



 

All images from here, here and here.

Comments

[Moss]

Wow, so exotic. Have you seen the work of ERTE? He is my absolute favorite genius deco designer/illustrator. My house is full of his and your deco-girls prints :)

[Sam]

Wowwee Moss! That is a huge compliment! Thank you! :0) Yes, Erte is one of the masters from the Art Deco period to be sure! I must do a post on him! Good idea!

[ana b]

Oh so beautiful! He's so so good with colour and pattern.

[Sarah]

Beautiful style and colours. The first one reminds me a bit of Aubrey Beardsley. I especially love the zebra one.

[Chrisy]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous...the colors...the lines...oh think I'm livin in the wrong era. Ta darlin for your kind words about my house makeover...what fun it'd be to makeover other people's places and get paid big bucks for it!

[LeniandRose]

Absolutely gorgeous! I Fell in love with George Barbier when you wrote about him, and now Umberto! Oh my, just wonderful! I keep thinking what amazing textiles these works could be translated into!

[Sam]

Gorgeous is the word for these I agree Chrisy and LeniandRose! A pretty silk scarf with one of these prints would be stunning, wouldn't it?