Watercolor dated 1984 depicting a Venetian Harlequin painted by Gianfranco Missiaja who created Scuola S Zaccaria which is an Academy of the Arts. All local traditional styles of painting, gilding and creating arts of the area are taught by Missiaja and his associates. He started his career as a stage designer and is a recognized artist.
The whimsical mat with bubble cutouts and layered frame of this work were created by Atelier Carpe Diem for Singkiang.
Vintage up-cycled painted and lacquered frame and hand-painted and collaged mat . Measures : 19" H x 15 1/4" W