Theater backdrop made of hand painted paper depicting villa Gualino on the Turin hill. Some of the backdrops that we offer come from the Teatro di Torino, an important theater active at the beginning of the 1900s founded by Riccardo Gualino. You can find the story on Wikipedia. These backdrops were used for opera and revue theatre. Part of a large collection of sets from various Turin theaters from the first half of the 20th century that you can find on our site, contact us for information. A rare object of great historical interest, ideal as a wall decoration. The item is shipped folded.
Period: first half of the 20th century Support and technique: tempera on paper Provenance: Turin, Italy Conditions: good, there are signs of aging such as small tears in the paper and folds that do not compromise the legibility of the subject (look at the photographs, consider the age) Measurements: width = 183 cm - height 95 cm
