Gabriele Galantara, Tamer of Lions, Drawing, 1890s

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Tamer of Lions is an original color drawing on paper, by the Italian satiric illustrator, Gabriele Galantara (Montelupone, Italy, 1867 … more Tamer of Lions is an original color drawing on paper, by the Italian satiric illustrator, Gabriele Galantara (Montelupone, Italy, 1867 - Rome, 1937). A China ink and watercolored drawing on paper, of little dimensions but very high quality, represents a standing tamer of lions with long mustache. In excellent conditions, with vivid colors and fresh and rapid line. Gabriele Galantara (Montelupone, 1865 - Rome, 1937) Gabriele Galantara was a journalist and one of the leading Italian caricaturists and satirical designers, illustrator of ''L'Asino'' review. Rata-Langa, A.A. Lagrant, Blitz and Grottesco were his art-names. The stroke of his drawing was marked and decisive, of an expressionist style. He was also a collaborator of the Italian Socialist Party newspaper ''L'Avanti!''. 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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