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"ITALIA TIVOLI VILLA D'ESTE" by Anonymous-Europe

Artwork of the Week: July 7

"ITALIA TIVOLI VILLA D'ESTE" by ANONYMOUS-EUROPE
"ITALIA TIVOLI VILLA D'ESTE" ANONYMOUS-EUROPE.1919 Poster, Overall: 100.2 x 67 cm (39 7/16 x 26 3/8").Country: Europe. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of Phillip M. Flammer. Object Number: 040410000

This 1919 poster depicts the beautiful palatial estate and gardens of Villa d’Este in Tivoli, Italy. Built in 1550 by Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este, the Renaissance villa transformed a former Benedictine convent into a lavish residence with breathtaking gardens that create a sense of harmony between architecture and nature. Although the artist is unknown, it is clear they were familiar with the natural beauty of the region. The use of various shades of green layered from the foreground to the residence’s entrance in the distance emphasizes the cleverly terraced gardens at the Villa d’Este.

When this poster was created, only wealthy Americans crossed the Atlantic Ocean to visit Villa d’Este. Today, it is a popular travel destination offering a glimpse into the splendor of Renaissance culture, architecture, and landscape design.

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