Edina Altara
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Edina Altara | |
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| Born | 9 July 1898 Sassari, Italy |
| Died | 1983 Lanusei, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Illustration, Fashion Design |
| Website | edinaaltara |
Edina Altara (1898–1983) was an Italian illustrator, decorator and fashion designer from Sassari. In the thirties she was devoted to ceramics, fashion and decoration. A versatile artist, skilled designer, sensitive and imaginative illustrator and fashion designer, after the amicable separation from her husband in 1934, she opened her own studio in Milan which attracted a sophisticated clientele.
From 1941 to 1943 she worked with the magazine Grazia. She illustrated over 30 children's books, including Storie di una Bambina et una Bambola (1952).
Bibliography
- Onnis, Omar; Mureddu, Manuelle (2019). Illustres. Vita, morte e miracoli di quaranta personalità sarde (in Italian). Sestu: Domus de Janas. ISBN 978-88-97084-90-7. OCLC 1124656644.
External links
- Sardinia Culture article (in Italian)
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