An advertising poster designed by Mario Bazzi in 1931. Bazzi was an Italian illustrator, painter and prominent commercial cartellonist whose work appeared across newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
Active from the postwar period onward, Bazzi developed a reputation as a versatile visual communicator, working in caricature, portraiture and advertising design. His commercial posters formed part of a broader practice that encompassed editorial illustration and fine art painting. His works are held in the collections of the Fondazione Cariplo.
About Mario Bazzi
Mario Bazzi (Bologna, 1891–Milan, 1954) served as an alpine soldier during the First World War and established his career in the years following the conflict. He worked across multiple disciplines—illustration, caricature, portraiture and advertising—for Italian periodicals, publishers and commercial clients. His output reflected the visual culture of early twentieth-century Italy, from editorial graphics to painted advertisements.
Details
- Creator: Mario Bazzi
- Year: 1931
- Object type: Advertising poster
- Collections: Fondazione Cariplo
Frequently asked questions
Who was Mario Bazzi?
Mario Bazzi (1891–1954) was a Bologna-born illustrator and painter who worked as a commercial cartellonist, caricaturist and portraitist. He served in the First World War and became established in the postwar period as a prolific designer for newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
Where can Bazzi’s work be seen?
His works are held in the collections of the Fondazione Cariplo in Italy.
What did Bazzi design beyond advertising posters?
Bazzi worked as an illustrator for books and periodicals, a caricaturist for press and editorial publications, and as a painter in portraiture and other genres.
