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Vintage Italian Advertising Poster
3a Mostra del Mare
Giugno Triestino 1935
Riduzioni Ferroviarie dal 24 Maggio al 15 Agosto 1935
This reproduction is an advertising poster for the 3rd "Mostra del Mare" (Sea Exhibition) held in Trieste, Italy in June 1935.
Key Information
Title: 3A Mostra del Mare (3rd Sea Exhibition)
Artist: The poster was designed by Urbano Corva (1901-1986), an Italian graphic artist.
Style: Corva was a graphic artist whose designs, including this one, often featured a Futurist aesthetic, although he was not formally part of the Futurist movement. The style is characterized by bold, geometric shapes and strong colors.
Historical Context: The exhibition was part of a larger Fascist propaganda effort to promote a national identity tied to the Mediterranean ("Mare Nostrum") and affirm Italian maritime hegemony and trade in the Adriatic.
Additional Text: The poster mentions "Riduzioni Ferroviarie dal 24 Maggio al 15 Agosto 1935" (Railway reductions from May 24th to August 15th, 1935), highlighting travel incentives for visitors.
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3a Mostra del Mare
Giugno Triestino 1935
Riduzioni Ferroviarie dal 24 Maggio al 15 Agosto 1935
This reproduction is an advertising poster for the 3rd "Mostra del Mare" (Sea Exhibition) held in Trieste, Italy in June 1935.
Key Information
Title: 3A Mostra del Mare (3rd Sea Exhibition)
Artist: The poster was designed by Urbano Corva (1901-1986), an Italian graphic artist.
Style: Corva was a graphic artist whose designs, including this one, often featured a Futurist aesthetic, although he was not formally part of the Futurist movement. The style is characterized by bold, geometric shapes and strong colors.
Historical Context: The exhibition was part of a larger Fascist propaganda effort to promote a national identity tied to the Mediterranean ("Mare Nostrum") and affirm Italian maritime hegemony and trade in the Adriatic.
Additional Text: The poster mentions "Riduzioni Ferroviarie dal 24 Maggio al 15 Agosto 1935" (Railway reductions from May 24th to August 15th, 1935), highlighting travel incentives for visitors.
