A vivid watercolor depiction of a Venetian carnival mask.
The Scaramuccia or Scaramouche, so named after a figure from commedia, was a black velvet mask recognizable for the narrow, pointed, and disproportionately elongated nose. It was also noted for only covering the top part of the face.
The first masks used in Venice's Carnival date back to the 11th century and were quite plain in terms of decoration and design. They frequently served both symbolic and functional purposes.
By the time the mascherari received official recognition with their own guild in 1436, the wearing of masks and costumes was already established.
Around the 18th century, when Venetians from many social strata used Carnival as an excuse to mix without worrying about being seen or punished, the practice of wearing masks for disguise reached its height.
As Napoleon's troops overthrew the Venetian Republic in 1797, masks and the Carnevale all but vanished.
But ever since a group of former Academy of Fine Arts students launched Venice's first contemporary mask shop in 1978, they have made a stunning comeback.
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