Theater of Asolo
Artist
Francesco Martignago
(Italian, 1803-1884)
Datec. 1855-1857
CultureItalian
ClassificationArchitecture
Provenancetheater built in Castle of Caterina Cornaro, Asolo, Italy, circa 1855-1857; castle dismantled, 1931; theater acquired by Adolph Loewi (German Consul to Venice, Italy); purchased by The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 1950
Credit LineMuseum purchase, 1950
Object numberSN7232
The tiny horseshoe-shaped playhouse (seating fewer than 300 patrons) is Rococo in style with three rising tiers, each featuring pastel and gold ornaments that reflect the glow of candle-like lamps. Decorative elements simulating precious jewels adorn the third tier, while a frieze of painted portraits grace the parapet of the second tier of boxes.
On View
On viewLocation
- Visitors Pavilion, Historic Asolo Theater
Diebold Safe & Lock Co.
Jules Allard and Sons
mid 19th–early 20th Century
