"A travel masterpiece that has become one of the most sought after of the
entire Mâitre de l'Affiche collection"
The passion that is
Venice, arguably the most romantic of all travel destinations, is captured here,
in all it's glory. It is a near perfect evening as the soft hues of the setting
sun turn the skies and waters an emerald green, and set the familiar landmarks
aglow. The gondola, the symbol of Venice, and it's gondolier wait patiently, as
two young ladies place bouquets of flowers on a harbour light. The genius of d'Alesi's
design creates an alluring atmosphere of romance that beckons us to board the
Eastern Railroad line from Paris to Venice."Among the designers who did
travel posters, d'Alesi was not only the most prolific but, according to Alain
Weill, also the most meticulous. To get just the right shade of colour or minute
detail of the scene, he insisted on making the printer use many more plates than
customary, sometimes as many as 20. The results however are truly spectacular…"(Rennert,
PAI-XXV, 157) |
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