Original Swiss travel poster by Daniele Buzzi, created in the early 1950s to promote tourism to Lugano, the Italian-speaking city on Lake Lugano in Ticino. The composition shows the picturesque lakeside village of Gandria with its steep waterfront houses and boats moored along the shore. The multilingual title “Lugano — Suisse • Southern Switzerland • Schweiz” appears above, emphasizing the region’s cosmopolitan appeal. Printed by A. Trüb & Cie. in stone lithography, this large-format poster is professionally backed on linen and preserved in excellent condition. It remains one of Buzzi’s most admired Swiss railway and travel designs, notable for its saturated colors and serene depiction of the lake and surrounding Alps. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Title: Lugano (Suisse • Southern Switzerland • Schweiz)
Artist: Daniele Buzzi (1890–1974)
Date: 1952
Printer: A. Trüb & Cie., Aarau–Lugano
Size: 36 × 50 inches (approx. 91 × 127 cm)
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” linen-backed
Comments: Classic Swiss travel poster featuring Gandria on Lake Lugano. Original mid-century printing in a large Swiss format. Bright, clean impression with vivid colors.
Original poster Lugano Vendemmia by Daniel Buzzi, created in 1964 for the Festa della Vendemmia (Grape Harvest Festival) on Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Printed by Traub in Zurich, this lithograph measures 25 × 39 in. and has been professionally mounted on linen. Preserved in excellent “A” condition.
The Festa della Vendemmia was an annual autumn celebration in Lugano, highlighting the grape harvest with parades, music, costumes, and the tasting of wines from the Ticino region. The event became one of Lugano’s most popular festivals, drawing both locals and visitors to celebrate Swiss-Italian cultural traditions.
Daniel Buzzi (1914–1983) was a Swiss painter and graphic designer active in the mid-20th century. Known for his clear, bold poster compositions, Buzzi worked on cultural and commercial projects that helped shape modern Swiss poster design. His work for the Lugano wine festival is among his best-known contributions, combining lively imagery with the Swiss tradition of festival advertising.
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Artist: Daniel Buzzi
Title: Lugano Vendemmia
Date: 1964
Printer: Traub, Switzerland
Size: 25 × 39 in. (64 × 99 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”