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posted by admin on May 19

Italian Plinio Codognato (1878-1940) was one of the most prominent poster artists of the inter-war years. In his poster, Vini di Lusso (circa 1922), he employs his trademark use of bold imagery, strong color contrast and mythical figures. The head of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, is shown, mouth opened hungrily to accept a dangling bunch of golden grapes. The background is black and the red of Bacchus’ face and the purple of his wreath and the grapevine seem to glow. In contrast, his eye, the gold of the grapes themselves and the words “Vini di Lusso” across the top blaze out from the picture. The mark and title of Societá Italiana Vini Superiori are also emblazoned across the bottom in the same gold Art Deco font. This striking and famous work has been given lustrous new life as a Vini di Lusso tapestry wall hanging, available at Decor4u.com. Hang it wherever you want to make a bold impression.

Vini di Lusso Tapestry is part of the Food & Wine Tapestry Collectionin Decor4u.com’s Tapestry Shop. Look under Modern Wall Hangings. It measure 37 inches wide by 53 inches high and has been woven of 100% cotton. Dry clean. Rods and tassels from Decor4u.com’s Tapestry Accessories section let you add your own personal stamp of style.