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Ferrara Italy 1928 | Mario Borgoni ENIT Travel Poster
Ferrara Italy 1928 | Mario Borgoni ENIT Travel Poster
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Two imposing towers of Castello Estense rise from their protective moat, rendered in warm rust and terracotta tones that capture the late afternoon light on medieval brick. The fortress, built in 1385 by the Este family, dominates this composition with its distinctive twin bastions reflecting perfectly in the still water below.
Designed by Mario Borgoni for ENIT in 1928, this poster promoted Ferrara as part of Italy's ambitious tourism campaign during the interwar period. Borgoni, who lived from 1869 to 1936, brought a painter's eye to travel advertising, transforming architectural landmarks into inviting destinations through his masterful use of colour and light.
The moated castle remains one of Italy's finest examples of Renaissance military architecture, its four towers connected by curtain walls that once protected the Este court. Borgoni's interpretation emphasises the romantic reflection rather than the fortress's defensive purpose, presenting Ferrara as a city where history lives in harmony with water and light.
Reproduced as an archival print on 200gsm enhanced matte fine art paper, this piece depicts both the architectural grandeur of the Este castle and the sophisticated design sensibilities of Italy's tourism golden age.
