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| Artist: Adolfo
Hohenstein German (1854-1928) |
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Item: R.07
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Title: Monte Carlo
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Description: Condition
A.
Original lithograph from the "Ricordi
Portfolio"
Printed in Italy 1914. View entire
collection (70)
Presented in 16 in x 20 in acid free, archival museum mat, with framing
labels. Ready to frame. Shipped boxed flat via Fedex.
Certificate of Authenticity.
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| Sheet Size: |
10 in x 14 in |
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25.5 cm x 35.5 cm |
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| Price: $450.00 USD |
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"At the turn of the century Monaco was already considered to
be the most elegant resort on the French Riviera, thanks in large
part to the flair and dynamic presence of Mr. Blanc, the owner of
the Casino and surrounding palaces. He understood the importance of
advertising and commissioned the best artists of the day to help promote
his properties. Mucha designed Monaco-Monte Carlo in 1897, as well
as stock posters for his theatres, and Jules-Alexandre Grun and Hohenstein
designed posters, each depicting the stylish and exotic activities
that were available to wealthy patrons. Hohenstein's first effort
was in 1900, promoting motorboat races. He followed that with this
image touting the pigeon shooting tournaments in the region. The work
is a soft-toned, elegant image showing an affluent couple surrounded
by stylized, Art Nouveau motifs, including the unexpected depictions
of the pigeons and ammunition" (Swann)
This is a selection from the very rare commemorative portfolio published
by the renowned Italian printer Ricordi in 1914. The portfolio consisted
of 70 lithographic plates (smaller versions) of Ricordi's greatest
posters printed between 1895 and 1914. Many of the images in the series
are so rare that they can be found today in no other format. In the
1870s, Ricordi opened an in-house lithography shop to promote its
operas and sheet music business. Ricordi quickly became the leading
lithographer in Italy and by 1895 was creating posters for other clients
such as Campari, the Milan newspaper Corriere della Sera, and the
Mele Department store of Naples. Under the tutelage of Adolfo Hohenstein,
a brilliant stable of artists emerged at Ricordi. Artists including
Cappiello, Caldanzano, Cavaleri, Dudovich, Laskoff, Metlicovitz and
Mataloni brought Art Nouveau, known as Stile Liberty in Italy, to
a world class level. Much like the famous Maitre
de L'Affiche series created by Cheret
in Paris, this portfolio celebrated the rise of the poster - which
in Italy was almost single-handedly accomplished by Ricordi.
(www.internationalposter.com)
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