Description
ROGER DOVOISIN | NOVEMBER 1934 FORTUNE MAGAZINE COVER
Inventory Number: 21334
Artist: Roger Dovoisin (1900–1980)
Swiss-American illustrator, author, and artist celebrated for his distinctive Art Deco designs and commercial artwork. Dovoisin’s versatile talent spanned illustration, graphic design, and children’s literature. His Fortune Magazine covers exemplified the sophisticated aesthetic that defined the publication’s visual identity during the Depression era, blending geometric abstraction with representational imagery to create elegant, memorable compositions.
Publication: Fortune Magazine, November 1934
Size: 11″ x 14″
Medium: Gravure Print
Backing: Linen-backed
Condition: Fine condition; ready to frame. Archival restoration completed. No significant tears, creasing, or wear. The vibrant color palette and crisp details remain beautifully preserved.
Description:
A magnificent Art Deco composition celebrating the pleasures of wine and viticulture. Dovoisin’s design features wine bottles rendered in rich teal and blue tones alongside a magnificent wooden wine barrel banded in deep brown and copper hues. The geometric interplay of cylindrical forms creates dynamic visual rhythm, while the sophisticated color palette evokes both refinement and industrial modernity. The composition captures Fortune’s distinctive cover layout—with the magazine’s nameplate and publication information framed in the upper panel and the featured artwork prominently displayed below. This striking design makes an ideal conversation piece for wine enthusiasts, bars, restaurants, or any space celebrating culinary arts and sophisticated taste.
Provenance & Authenticity:
Certificate of Authenticity included. IVPDA certified. This is an original vintage gravure print—not a reproduction. All covers in our collection are authenticated and carefully preserved to museum standards.
Framing: Ready for professional framing. We recommend UV-protective glass to preserve the rich jewel tones and fine details of this masterwork.
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