Graubünden, Rhätische Bahnen; Schweiz (1924)
Augusto Giacometti1924 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1947)
Specifications
- Year
- 1924
- Nationality / school
- Swiss
- Lifespan
- 1877–1947
About the artwork
"Graubünden, Rhätische Bahnen; Schweiz" (1924) is a work by Augusto Giacometti. Vintage Posters in brief: Posters announced theatre, travel, products, and events, combining image and lettering to be read at a glance from the street. Colour lithography in the 1890s turned the illustrated poster into a major art form, and cities such as Paris and Prague became centres of poster design. Historical background, 1924: The first decades of the twentieth century were a period of rapid experiment, with Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, and the first abstract painting appearing within a few years of each other. Posters, magazines, and illustrated books were major ways for the public to meet new art and design. The catalogue places it in Vintage Posters. The format is portrait.
"Graubünden, Rhätische Bahnen; Schweiz" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Vintage posters bring character, graphic texture, and a collected feel to the room, while pairing easily with both contemporary furniture and eclectic styling. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Swiss, 1877–1947
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