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A magazine cover illustration created by Paolo Garretto in 1933. Garretto was an Italian painter, draughtsman and graphic designer best known for his work as a caricaturist across European and American publications.
Born in Naples in 1903, Garretto studied architecture in Rome but pursued graphic design from his student years onward. He worked as a caricaturist and advertising illustrator in London from the late 1920s, then moved to Paris in 1930 before relocating to Turin as a correspondent and illustrator. Throughout the 1930s, his caricatures appeared regularly in Italian periodicals including La lettura, Natura, Il becco giallo, Arbiter and Humor. His sharp, satirical style also attracted attention from international publications such as Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Fortune and House & Garden, for which he became a regular contributor.
About Paolo Garretto
Garretto’s career spanned continents and decades. A son of Neapolitan and Swiss heritage, he became one of the most sought-after caricaturists of his era, working across print media in Italy, France, the United States and beyond. His illustrated contributions shaped the visual language of popular magazines during the interwar period and beyond, until his death in Monaco in 1989.
Details
- Creator: Paolo Garretto (1903–1989)
- Year: 1933
- Object type: Magazine cover illustration
- Discipline: Caricature, graphic design
Frequently asked questions
Who was Paolo Garretto?
Paolo Garretto was an Italian painter, draughtsman and caricaturist born in Naples in 1903. He studied architecture in Rome but devoted himself to graphic design and became renowned for his satirical illustrations, working across major European and American publications including Vanity Fair and The New Yorker until his death in Monaco in 1989.
Which publications featured his work in Italy?
During the 1930s, Garretto contributed illustrations to Italian periodicals including La lettura, Natura, Il becco giallo, Arbiter and Humor, while simultaneously building an international reputation through Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Fortune and House & Garden.
Where did Garretto work during the 1930s?
After beginning his career in London in the late 1920s, Garretto moved to Paris in 1930 and subsequently relocated to Turin, where he worked as a correspondent and illustrator. His caricatures from this period circulated across both Italian and international publications.