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Leo Longanesi
Houses in the City - Original Woodcut Print by Leo Longanesi - 20th Century

20th Century

About the Item

Houses in the City is an original woodcut on ivory-colored paper glued on cardboard, realized . In excellent conditions: as good as new. Image Container: 43 x 35 cm Leo Longanesi, born Leopoldo Longanesi (1905 - 1957), was an Italian journalist, writer, publisher, painter, draftsman, caricaturist and aphorist. He tried his hand at the art of writing, graphics, typography, illustration, caricature drawing and painting, always leaving an original and counter-current imprint. He was founder and editor of various magazines such as L'Italiano (1926), Omnibus (1937) and Il Borghese (1950). A popular and sophisticated character, he was able to blend a taste for tradition with an unconventional intellectual attitude. Great talent scout, he was the maître à penser of an entire generation of writers and journalists.
  • Creator:
    Leo Longanesi (1905 - 1957)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1108011stDibs: LU65037117942

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