Rinoceronte — Rhinoceros — Grevembroch 3–163
The rhinoceros Clara became quite a celebrity when she came to Venice for the Carnival in 1751.
#Carnival #Entertainment #RhinocerosClara #Venezia #Venice
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Gnaga — Grevembroch 3–89
The gnaga was a carnival persona, which was a man dressing up as a cat-like female.
It was one of the odder figures of the Venetian carnival.
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Mascare — Masks — Grevembroch 3-92
This painting depicts a couple dressed in the Venetian bauta costume, used during the carnival, and also at many other occasions.
The bauta was a masquerade costume, consisting of a white mask with a beak like protrusion, a tricorne hat, a hood, a short mantel and long cloak.
#Carnival #Dress #histodons #Venezia #Venice
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Mascare — Masks — Grevembroch 3-92
This painting depicts a couple dressed in the Venetian bauta costume, used during the carnival, and also at many other occasions.
The bauta was a masquerade costume, consisting of a white mask with a beak like protrusion, a tricorne hat, a hood, a short mantel and long cloak.
#Carnival #Dress #histodons #Venezia #Venice
Read more here: https://historywalksvenice.com/translation/mascare-masks-grevembroch-3-92/
