Manuel Orazi

Manuel Orazi
Born
Emmanuel Joseph Raphael Orazi

5 October 1860
Rome, Italy
Died28 October 1934
Paris, France
NationalityItalian
SpouseMarie Agnan
Parents
  • François Orazi (father)
  • Marie del Pianto (mother)
Signature
Advertisement for La Maison Moderne 1902
Poster 214 in Les Maîtres de l'Affiche
Illustration by Manuel Orazi for Oscar Wilde's 1891 play Salome

Manuel Orazi (born Emmanuel Joseph Raphaël Orazi; 1860 – 1934) was an Italian art nouveau illustrator, poster artist, and jewelry designer, as well as a set creator for theater and film.

Not much is known about him and his background is obscure. He was born in Rome,[1] Italy, on October 5, 1860.[2]

A September 1907 manifest from SS La Provence sailing from Le Havre to Ellis Island mentions a wife residing in France: "Mrs Orazi in Fontainebleau."[3] According to his death certificate, at the time of his death he was married to Marie Agnan and lived in Rue de l'Université 195, Paris.[2]

His cause of death is unknown, he passed away in Paris on October 28, 1934.

  1. ^ Catalogue illustré de l'Exposition internationale de blanc et noir (in French). Ernest Bernard. 1890. p. 26.
  2. ^ a b Entry N°1314 (Orazi) from 5th arrondissement of Paris' municipal death record. 1934 , Décès , 055D 256, Paris Archives.
  3. ^ New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 Entry for Emmanuel Orazi and Mrs Orazi.