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Alberto Longoni
, 1921 - 1991
Alberto Longoni (b. in Milan, 1921) was an Italian painter and designer who also wrote and illustrated books, magazines, and album covers, and created graffiti paintings. He illustrated the children's anthology of myths The Curse of the Dragon's Gold (1964).
At the time of the publication of this work, he lived in Milan and divided his time between Milan and his Alpine studio retreat. The back cover of The Curse of the Dragon's Gold states he was known for the exquisite detail and wit of his illustrations.
Sources:
Jacynth Hope-Simpson, The Curse of the Dragon's Gold, Garden City, New York: Doubleday and Company, 1964. Illustrator biography.
Discogs Biography (accessed: November 5, 2020).
AskArt Biography (accessed: November 5, 2020).
Bio prepared by Robin Diver, University of Birmingham, RSD253@student.bham.ac.uk
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