LEOPOLDO METLICOVITZ (1868-1944) A. RAMOS PINTO / SÃO UMA TENTAÇÃO.
46x32 inches, 116¾x81¼ cm.
Condition B+: creases and abrasions in image and along vertical and horizontal folds. Matted and framed.
Born in Trieste, Metlicovitz came to Milan and began working for the Ricordi publishing house, where he learned about poster design under the tutelage of Adolfo Hohenstein. Metlicovitz quickly became a master of graphic design in his own right becoming one of the preeminent Italian graphic designers of his era. He was one of the most versatile poster artists and could change his style from tender Art Nouveau imagery to statuesque allegory. Throughout his career, Metlicovitz produced over 100 posters for commercial products, exhibitions, operas and the movie industry. This rare image for the famed Portuguese port company is executed in the artist's compelling allegorical style. We could find no other examples at auction.