Adolfo Hohenstein
Russian · 1854–1928 · Painter, Printmaker
Adolfo Hohenstein was a German painter, advertiser, illustrator, set designer and costume designer. Hohenstein is considered the father of Italian poster art and an exponent of… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Vino-VermouthVan Sabben Poster Auctions · €1,140≈ $1,652≈ £1,012Sign up to see
Cintura Calliano contro il Mal di Mare (against seasickness)Van Sabben Poster Auctions · €660≈ $729≈ £556Sign up to see
Esposizione Internazionale allevamento e sport (Int. Exhib. of Breeding and Sport Show)Van Sabben Poster Auctions · €360≈ $398≈ £303Sign up to see
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Adolfo Hohenstein was a German painter, advertiser, illustrator, set designer and costume designer. Hohenstein is considered the father of Italian poster art and an exponent of the Stile Liberty, the Italian Art Nouveau. Together with Leonetto Cappiello, Giovanni Mario Mataloni, Leopoldo Metlicovitz and Marcello Dudovich, he is considered one of the most important Italian poster designers.
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Art Nouveau
Also known as Adolf Hohenstein
Works in museum collections
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Poster Section ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — Poster Section
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