OSKAR KOKOSCHKA Disegni e Acquarelli, Milan, 1984, 1983

This original exhibition poster was produced for the 1984 Milan presentation of Klimt / Kokoschka: Disegni e Acquarelli, a significant exhibition dedicated to works on paper by two major figures of early modern art: Gustav Klimt and Oskar Kokoschka.

Organized by the Provincia di Milano in collaboration with cultural institutions, the exhibition formed part of a broader program of presentations in Italy during the period, including the important exhibition Gustav Klimt: 100 Disegni held in Bolzano (Castel Mareccio). Together, these exhibitions underscored a renewed scholarly and public interest in the graphic work of Viennese Secession and Expressionist artists, emphasizing drawing as a central medium of experimentation and expression.

The poster’s design is both bold and elegant: Kokoschka’s expressive figure study—rendered with nervous, searching line—anchors the composition, set against a warm-toned ground that contrasts with the stark black border and dynamic typography. The artist’s signature reproduced across the top adds a striking graphic element, reinforcing the immediacy and intensity of his draftsmanship.

Published by Mazzotta Editore, a leading Italian publisher of exhibition materials during the 1980s, this poster reflects the refined visual language of the pre-digital poster era, where typography and image were carefully balanced to convey both scholarly authority and aesthetic impact.

A compelling and historically resonant piece, this poster will appeal to collectors of modern European art, exhibition posters, and works related to the Viennese Secession and Expressionism.

Framing available upon request.