Vini di Lusso With Calendar

Bacchus, that Roman god who loved his wine, is up to his usual tricks in this 1922 advertisement commissioned by the Societa Italiana Vini Superiori (Italian Society of Superior Wines) for Vini di Lusso, or Luxury Wines. The message here is clear - only the highest level of wines are acceptable for Bacchus, and us.Plinio Codognato (1878-1940) is revered as one of the most important Italian graphic artists of the Twentieth Century. Tall praise, to be sure, but it is well deserved. Codognato created groundbreaking visuals for everything from auto-related brands like Fiat and Pirelli to Campari and Cinzano. He represented many of the most important Italian products.This is an original vintage poster; it is not an reproduction. It is in excellent condition and was affixed to a board, to be used as an in-store display. The original calendar from 1922 is still affixed to the poster. We fully guarantee the authenticity of our items.