Adolfo Hohenstein

Painter and decorative artist

Died when: 74 years 25 days (888 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Adolfo Hohenstein (Saint Petersburg, 18 March 1854 – Bonn, 12 April 1928) 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, , and Marcello Dudovich, he is considered one of the most important Italian poster designers.

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