Casa Codorníu. 1897.
Artist: JULIO TUBILLA
Size: 47 7/8 x 36 3/4 in./121.7 x 93.5 cm
Condition: B/ Slight tears at folds.
Printer: J. Ortega, Valencia
Reference: Ref: Cataluña, 770
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Spain; Alcohol
Casa Codorníu. 1897.
Codorníu Winery is Spain's oldest and second-largest producer of Cava—it was founded in 1551 near Barcelona. In 1897, the company held a competition for advertising posters, which prompted a long lineage of remarkable designs for the company. At this first competition, Tubilla's ethereal design took first place; Ramón Casas took second, but his designs would later be used to promote the Spanish sparkling wine. Here, Tubilla employs undulating nymphs to create a lush setting behind the two Valencian imbibers; the metallic silver ink in the background creates a stunning visual effect.
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Artist: JULIO TUBILLA
Size: 47 7/8 x 36 3/4 in./121.7 x 93.5 cm
Condition: B/ Slight tears at folds.
Printer: J. Ortega, Valencia
Reference: Ref: Cataluña, 770
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Spain; Alcohol
Casa Codorníu. 1897.
Codorníu Winery is Spain's oldest and second-largest producer of Cava—it was founded in 1551 near Barcelona. In 1897, the company held a competition for advertising posters, which prompted a long lineage of remarkable designs for the company. At this first competition, Tubilla's ethereal design took first place; Ramón Casas took second, but his designs would later be used to promote the Spanish sparkling wine. Here, Tubilla employs undulating nymphs to create a lush setting behind the two Valencian imbibers; the metallic silver ink in the background creates a stunning visual effect.
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