Verona Concorsi Aerei. 1910.
Artist: ALDO MAZZA (1880-1964)
Size: 38 3/4 x 76 3/8 in./98.3 x 194 cm
Condition: A-/ Slight tears at edges.
Printer: E. Chappuis, Bologna
Reference: Ref: Oggi si Vola!, p. 82
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Aviation; Italian
Verona Concorsi Aerei. 1910.
Mazza's official promotion for Verona's first major air meet is truly a tour de force. Set against a perfectly cloudless sky, we see the statue that adorns the grave of Cangrande della Scala, Verona's ruler from 1311 to 1329; he was also the leading patron of poet Dante Alighieri. Above him, we glimpse two of the competing aircraft: a Blériot and a Voisin; an Antoinette was also flown in the events. The meet boasted 200,000 lire in prize money for the daily races, though a lack of entrants in the international speed contest meant that 40,000 lire were never awarded. Competitors included Paulhan, Efimoff, Duray, Chavez, Molon, Küller, and Cataneo—the only Italian flier. Though the event was considered a financial failure, it was touted as a success for early aviation. This is a two-sheet poster—and rare!
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Artist: ALDO MAZZA (1880-1964)
Size: 38 3/4 x 76 3/8 in./98.3 x 194 cm
Condition: A-/ Slight tears at edges.
Printer: E. Chappuis, Bologna
Reference: Ref: Oggi si Vola!, p. 82
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Aviation; Italian
Verona Concorsi Aerei. 1910.
Mazza's official promotion for Verona's first major air meet is truly a tour de force. Set against a perfectly cloudless sky, we see the statue that adorns the grave of Cangrande della Scala, Verona's ruler from 1311 to 1329; he was also the leading patron of poet Dante Alighieri. Above him, we glimpse two of the competing aircraft: a Blériot and a Voisin; an Antoinette was also flown in the events. The meet boasted 200,000 lire in prize money for the daily races, though a lack of entrants in the international speed contest meant that 40,000 lire were never awarded. Competitors included Paulhan, Efimoff, Duray, Chavez, Molon, Küller, and Cataneo—the only Italian flier. Though the event was considered a financial failure, it was touted as a success for early aviation. This is a two-sheet poster—and rare!
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