David de Boschi set design for an unidentified ballet

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

No known copyright. The Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries believes that this collection is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. (See https://rightsstatements.org/page/NKC/1.0/?language=en)

Preferred citation:

David de Boschi set design for an unidentified ballet, C0452, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet 1 item
Creator:
De Boschi, David
Abstract:
Set design by David de Boschi for an unidentified ballet, probably by Antonio Cortesi.
Language:
Italian
Preferred citation:

David de Boschi set design for an unidentified ballet, C0452, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a single set design, with color, drawn by designer David de Boschi (the lower left hand corner reads "David de Boschi fece") for a ballet. According to notes from Schubertiade, the dealer from which the item was purchased, it is probably for a ballet by choreographer Antonio Cortesi.

Biographical / historical:

According to notes provided by Schubertiade Music, David de Boschi was a 19th century Italian set designer who worked in the region of Florence on operas and ballets. Antonio Cortesi (1796-1879) was an Italian ballet dancer and choreographer of the Romantic era who worked across Europe, choreographing over 60 ballets, including "Ines de Castro" and a version of "Giselle" ("Cortesi, Antonio").

Acquisition information:
Purchased by Steve Gerber from Schubertiade Music on 2/22/2010.
Processing information:

Processing completed by Elizabeth Beckman in November 2019. EAD markup completed by Elizabeth Beckman in November 2019. This item was formerly part of the Performing Arts Manuscript Materials collection, C0215.

Arrangement:

This is a single item collection.

Physical location:
R 72, C 3, S 1
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard