Adolfo Hohenstein

Adolfo Hohenstein
Hohenstein with his wife Edwig in 1905
Born(1854-03-18)18 March 1854
Died12 April 1928(1928-04-12) (aged 74)
Bonn, Germany
NationalityGerman
Known forPainting, Illustration, Decorative art
Notable workTosca and La Bohème posters, Campari ads
MovementArt Nouveau, called Stile Liberty in Italy

Adolfo Hohenstein (18 March 1854 – 12 April 1928) was a German painter, advertiser, illustrator, set designer and costume designer. Hohenstein is considered the father of Italian poster art [citation needed] and an exponent of the Stile Liberty, the Italian Art Nouveau. Together with Leonetto Cappiello, Giovanni Mario Mataloni, Leopoldo Metlicovitz and Marcello Dudovich, he is considered one of the most important Italian poster designers [citation needed].