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Vintage Travel Poster
This is a reproduction of a vintage travel poster for Abruzzo, a region in Italy, created by the artist Vincenzo Alicandri around 1920. The poster was originally published by ENIT, Italy's National Tourist Board, to promote tourism to the area.
Poster Details
Artist: The artwork is by Vincenzo Alicandri (1871-1955), an Italian designer.
Imagery: The poster features a group of women in colorful, traditional Abruzzese attire, complete with distinctive white headdresses, leaving a stone church. In the background are the dramatic Apennine Mountains, specifically thought to be the Maiella massif, and lush green fields.
Purpose: It is a classic example of early 20th-century travel advertising, highlighting the region's cultural heritage and scenic beauty. The region's motto, "forte e gentile" (strong and kind), reflects the character of the land and its people.
Location: The scene is believed to be set in or around the village of Campo di Giove or Scanno, which is famous for its well-preserved traditional clothing culture.
Abruzzo Region Highlights
Abruzzo is known as the "greenest region in Europe" due to a large portion of its territory being protected through national parks and nature reserves, which host a significant percentage of Europe's animal species.
Geography: It spans from the high Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Sea.
Nature: The region includes the Abruzzo National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, and Maiella National Park, home to rare species like the Marsican brown bear and Apennine wolf.
Culture: Traditional crafts, historic villages, and distinct local cuisine (such as arrosticini, spaghetti alla chitarra, and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine) are significant aspects of its heritage.
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This is a reproduction of a vintage travel poster for Abruzzo, a region in Italy, created by the artist Vincenzo Alicandri around 1920. The poster was originally published by ENIT, Italy's National Tourist Board, to promote tourism to the area.
Poster Details
Artist: The artwork is by Vincenzo Alicandri (1871-1955), an Italian designer.
Imagery: The poster features a group of women in colorful, traditional Abruzzese attire, complete with distinctive white headdresses, leaving a stone church. In the background are the dramatic Apennine Mountains, specifically thought to be the Maiella massif, and lush green fields.
Purpose: It is a classic example of early 20th-century travel advertising, highlighting the region's cultural heritage and scenic beauty. The region's motto, "forte e gentile" (strong and kind), reflects the character of the land and its people.
Location: The scene is believed to be set in or around the village of Campo di Giove or Scanno, which is famous for its well-preserved traditional clothing culture.
Abruzzo Region Highlights
Abruzzo is known as the "greenest region in Europe" due to a large portion of its territory being protected through national parks and nature reserves, which host a significant percentage of Europe's animal species.
Geography: It spans from the high Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Sea.
Nature: The region includes the Abruzzo National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, and Maiella National Park, home to rare species like the Marsican brown bear and Apennine wolf.
Culture: Traditional crafts, historic villages, and distinct local cuisine (such as arrosticini, spaghetti alla chitarra, and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine) are significant aspects of its heritage.
