About Simon Quaglio
Lived 1795 – 1878 (aged 82). Simon Quaglio was a German painter, lithographer and stage painter.
Simon Quaglio (1795–1878) was a German stage designer. He worked mainly in Munich and was among the first designers to use built scenery instead of painted flats. He designed over 100 productions during his career.
He was part of the Quaglio family originally from the town of Laino, between Lake Como and Lake Lugano. His father, Giuseppe Quaglio (1747–1828), practised scene painting in Mannheim, Frankfurt, and Ludwigsburg. His brother, Angelo Quaglio (1778–1810), was an architect and painter. Simon designed and painted landscapes and architectural pictures for Boisserée's work on Cologne Cathedral. He was also a lithographer.
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Who was Simon Quaglio?
German painter of Italian origin (1795-1878)
When was Simon Quaglio born?
Simon Quaglio was born on 23 October 1795 in Munich.
When did Simon Quaglio die?
Simon Quaglio died on 8 March 1878 in Munich.
What was Simon Quaglio's occupation?
Simon Quaglio was a painter, lithographer and stage painter.
What nationality was Simon Quaglio?
Simon Quaglio was German.
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