{"product_id":"gh0161","title":"LEOPOLDO METLICOVITZ Bitter Pastore, 1995","description":"Sku: GH0161\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Leopoldo Metlicovitz\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Bitter Pastore\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1995\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 48 x 34.5 inches ( 122 x 88 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 44.5 x 33.75 inches ( 113 x 86 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: Large offset lithograph reproduction after an early 20th-century Italian advertising poster\r\rThis elegant and atmospheric poster reproduces a classic Italian advertising design for Bitter Pastore, capturing the sophistication and allure of early 20th-century café culture. The composition presents a refined social scene: a stylish couple seated at a table, raising glasses in a moment of quiet intimacy and shared pleasure.\r\rThe figures are rendered with smooth, painterly modeling and subtle expression, reflecting the influence of Art Deco and late Belle Époque illustration. The woman, dressed in dark, flowing attire, leans in with a knowing smile, while her companion—sharp and composed—meets her gaze, creating a sense of narrative intrigue and understated elegance.\r\rThe warm palette—rich ochres, soft reds, and deep shadows—contrasts beautifully with the cool tones of the background, enhancing the mood of an evening setting. The table, set with bottles and glasses, anchors the scene in the ritual of aperitif culture, long associated with Italian social life.\r\rThe typography, bold yet refined, integrates seamlessly into the composition, reinforcing the poster’s graphic strength while maintaining its decorative appeal.\r\rPrinted in the pre-digital poster tradition, this reproduction preserves the charm and visual richness of the original design, offering a timeless glimpse into the golden age of European advertising.\r\rA sophisticated and highly decorative work, ideal for collectors of vintage advertising, Italian design, and hospitality-inspired interiors.\r\rFraming available upon request.","brand":"Metlicovitz, Leopoldo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53196896829653,"sku":"GH0161","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/files\/GH0161.jpg?v=1772224642","url":"https:\/\/artwise.co\/products\/gh0161","provider":"ArtWise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}