Adolfo Hohenstein Art
German, 1854-1928
Adolfo Hohenstein (1854–1928) was a German-born artist and designer who became one of the most influential figures in the history of Italian poster art. Born in Saint Petersburg and raised in Vienna, he trained in the decorative arts before traveling extensively through Europe and Asia, where he developed an eye for refined ornament and theatrical presentation.
In 1879, Hohenstein settled in Milan, where his career flourished. He became a set and costume designer for the Teatro alla Scala and other prominent theaters, later joining the famed Officine Grafiche Ricordi as art director. There, he created some of the most celebrated opera posters of the late 19th century, including designs for La Bohème and Tosca, as well as striking advertisements for brands such as Campari and leading newspapers. His distinctive blend of elegance, fluid lines, and decorative detail placed him at the forefront of Stile Liberty, the Italian interpretation of Art Nouveau.
Hohenstein’s style combined theatrical flair with a mastery of composition, creating imagery that was both visually captivating and commercially effective. His work influenced a new generation of poster artists, setting a standard for modern graphic design in Italy.
In the early 20th century, he returned to Germany, living in Düsseldorf and later in Bonn, where he turned his attention to painting, architectural decoration, and interior design. He continued to produce refined works until his death in 1928, leaving a lasting legacy as the “father of Italian poster art” and a pioneer of modern visual communication.to
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Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein
Art Nouveau "Fiammiferi Senza Fosforo" original poster by Aldolfo Hohenstein
By Adolfo Hohenstein
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Adolfo Hohenstein Art
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Art Nouveau "Madame Butterfly" original poster by Aldolfo Hohenstein
By Adolfo Hohenstein
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Monte Carlo - Tir aux Pigeons - 1900s - Adolfo Hohenstein - Print - Modern
By Adolfo Hohenstein
Located in Roma, IT
Monte Carlo is a precious colored lithograph, printed by G. Ricordi and C. Milano, Milan, between 1895 and 1914, in occasion of "Tir aux pigeons Concours".
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Dentol - 1900s - Aleandro Terzi - Print - Modern
By Adolfo Hohenstein
Located in Roma, IT
Dentol is a rare colored lithograph, printed by G. Ricordi and C. Milano, Milan in 1906 in occasion of the "La Figlia di Iorio" theatrical spectacle, text by Gabriele D'Annunzio and music by Alberto Franchetti.
A very beautiful vintage and advertising poster, in excellent condition except for a minor rip on the right margin at the bottom. This defect does not affect the image.
This original poster representing a woman red dressed in a golden wheat field, has the dignity of an object of art, carries the signature on plate on the lower right margin of Adolfo de Karolis...
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Early 1900s Modern Adolfo Hohenstein Art
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Iris, Comic Opera - Original Lithograph (Les Maîtres de l'Affiche), 1899
By Adolfo Hohenstein
Located in Paris, IDF
HOHENSTEIN
Iris, Comic Opera, 1899
Original Lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
On vellum
Size 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4")
INFORMATION : Plate 180 of "Les Maîtres de l'Affiche", Paris, 1899, printed by l'Imprimerie Chaix.
Bears the blind stamp of the editor in the lower right corner .
This image was created for the italian comic...
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1890s Art Nouveau Adolfo Hohenstein Art
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Lithograph
Germania- Lithograph by A. Hohenstein - Early 1900
By Adolfo Hohenstein
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 28.7x14.7 cm.
Germania is a precious and rare colored lithograph, printed by G. Ricordi and C. Milano, Milan between 1895 and 1914.
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Dall'Alaska al Polo Nord- Original Lithograph by A. Hohenstein - Early 1898
By Adolfo Hohenstein
Located in Roma, IT
Dall'Alaska al Polo Nord is a rare colored lithograph, printed by G. Ricordi and C. Milano, Milan, in 1898, in the occasion of the theatrical performance organized by the Lombard Ass...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Adolfo Hohenstein Art
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