Padova Italy

A magnificent original 1920s Italian travel poster by Marcello Dudovich, one of the greatest masters of early 20th-century poster art.

Dudovich’s dramatic composition captures the equestrian statue of Gattamelata by Donatello, silhouetted against the domes and towers of the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padova. The warm terracotta tones and heroic lighting lend the scene an atmosphere of monumental grandeur, celebrating Padova’s Renaissance heritage and artistic splendor.

Produced for ENIT and the Italian State Railways, this poster exemplifies the elegance and painterly sophistication that made Dudovich a defining figure in Italian Art Deco travel design.

A rare and powerful piece from the golden age of Italian poster art.

Condition: Mounted on linen. Excellent colors, light signs of age.