Maria Ghezzi

Italian illustrator (1927–2021)

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Maria Ghezzi (23 February 1927 in Bresso, Italy – 22 February 2021 in Milan) was an Italian designer, illustrator, and painter. She was a specialist in the design of the rebus of the Week Puzzles, to which she devoted her professional life. In the enigmatic field, she was known under the pseudonym La Brighella.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Education and career

Ghezzi got her education for Brera Academy, Milian and later started working as Painter, and interior decorator.

References

^ Sbrilli, Antonella (18 March 2012). "La signora dei Rebus". La Repubblica (in Italian). Archived from the original on 5 January 2018.
^ Ichino, Pietro (22 February 2021). "Maria Ghezzi, morta a 94 anni la grande maestra del disegno del rebus". Corriere della Sera (in Italian).
^ "Morta Maria Ghezzi, l'illustratrice dei rebus della Settimana Enigmistica: aveva 94 anni". Il Messaggero (in Italian). 22 February 2021.