An advertising poster designed by Mario Bazzi in 1929. Bazzi was an Italian illustrator, painter and commercial graphic artist whose work spanned newspapers, magazines, publishing houses and public advertising campaigns.
Born in Bologna in 1891, Bazzi served in the Italian alpine forces during the First World War. After the armistice, he established himself as a prolific illustrator and caricaturist for periodicals and publishers, while also working as a portrait painter and advertising cartoonist. His designs were characteristic of the interwar commercial aesthetic. His work is held in the collections of the Cariplo Foundation.
About Mario Bazzi
Bazzi’s career spanned from the 1920s until his death in Milan in 1954. His practice encompassed editorial illustration, portraiture and commercial poster design—the three main domains of graphic work in Italy during this period. He illustrated books and contributed visual material to magazines and newspapers, establishing himself as a trusted practitioner of commercial and narrative illustration.
Details
- Creator: Mario Bazzi
- Year: 1929
- Object type: Advertising poster
- Creator’s dates: Bologna 1891 – Milan 1954
Frequently asked questions
Who was Mario Bazzi?
Mario Bazzi (1891–1954) was an Italian illustrator, painter and commercial graphic designer. He worked extensively as a cartoonist and poster designer for publications and advertisers during the interwar and postwar periods.
What kind of work did Bazzi do?
Bazzi was a versatile visual artist who produced caricatures and illustrations for newspapers and magazines, designed advertising posters, and worked as a portrait painter. His designs are held in the Cariplo Foundation collections.
Where can Bazzi’s work be seen?
His works are part of the art collections held by the Cariplo Foundation in Italy.
