Sku: EF0915Artist: Oskar KokoschkaTitle: Disegni e Acquarelli, Milan, 1984Year: 1983Signed: NoMedium: Offset LithographPaper Size: 38.5 x 27 inches ( 98 x 69 cm )Image Size: 28.25 x 14.25 inches ( 72 x 36 cm )Edition Size: UnknownFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or ageAdditional Details: This original exhibition poster was produced for the 1984 Milan presentation of Klimt / Kokoschka: Disegni e Acquarelli, a significant exhibition dedicated to works on paper by two major figures of early modern art: Gustav Klimt and Oskar Kokoschka. Organized by the Provincia di Milano in collaboration with cultural institutions, the exhibition formed part of a broader program of presentations in Italy during the period, including the important exhibition Gustav Klimt: 100 Disegni held in Bolzano (Castel Mareccio). Together, these exhibitions underscored a renewed scholarly and public interest in the graphic work of Viennese Secession and Expressionist artists, emphasizing drawing as a central medium of experimentation and expression. The poster’s design is both bold and elegant: Kokoschka’s expressive figure study—rendered with nervous, searching line—anchors the composition, set against a warm-toned ground that contrasts with the stark black border and dynamic typography. The artist’s signature reproduced across the top adds a striking graphic element, reinforcing the immediacy and intensity of his draftsmanship. Published by Mazzotta Editore, a leading Italian publisher of exhibition materials during the 1980s, this poster reflects the refined visual language of the pre-digital poster era, where typography and image were carefully balanced to convey both scholarly authority and aesthetic impact. A compelling and historically resonant piece, this poster will appeal to collectors of modern European art, exhibition posters, and works related to the Viennese Secession and Expressionism. Framing available upon request.
