Wednesday, May 07, 2008

RAMPER: Ramon Alavarez Escudero

Photo and comments courtesy of Raffaele de Ritis



In response to yesterday's photo of Pepito here is a photo of Ramper, the inspiration for Pepito's makeup.

The attached picture is of the Spanish clown Ramper (Ramón Álvarez Escudero, Madrid, 1893- Sevilla, 1952).

He was, along with Tonetti, the most famous clown in his country. As with the Fratellinis in France, he inspired lots of illustrated books and children's toys, today priced collector items.


1 comment:

  1. The Tonetti were two brothers.
    One was white face clown a other was august.

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