Date: 1914 (original, larger sized poster printed in 1914)
Size: 10.25 x 14 inches
Artist: Ludovico Cavaleri
About the artist:
About this piece: This beautiful poster belongs to the Portfolio "Gli Avvisi delle Officine G. Ricordi e C. Milano" (The Advertisements of the G. Ricordi & Co. Graphics Works, Milan) a famous and rare collection published around 1914, inspired by the famous French publication Les Maîtres de l'Affiche. The complete collection contains 70 color lithographic plates (chromolithographs) in a reduced size format. It represents an extraordinary testament to the golden age of the Italian advertising poster and Art Nouveau (Liberty style) graphics, closely tied to the world of opera and the Ricordi music publishing house.
Rather than relying on standard imagery of taverns or foaming mugs of beer for this poster, Cavaleri chose a poetic, topographical approach. The artwork depicts a scenic panoramic view of the city of Varese, highlighting local landmarks like the historic bell tower (campanile) of the Basilica of San Vittore.
This poster is in good condition, with small holes in all four corners and a small rip in the bottom corner (please see photos). Ready to frame!
