Aldo Patocchi
(1909 Basilea - 1986 Lugano)
"Diana"
Art Deco Woodblock Print - signed and titled by the artist in pencil
Dimensions: 33 X 43 cm (full sheet)
Approx 27 X 19 (image size)
Condition: Nice clean sheet. Light very rippling of paper in margins
Aldo Patocchi was born in 1909 in Basilea, Ticino (the Italian speaking region of Switzerland). Self-taught as a woodcut maker, he became one of the most skillful early 20th century practiioners of this medium. Patocchi was a founding member of the group Xylon, which brought together artists making woodblock prints. His work can be found in museums throughout Switzerland and Italy.
More works by Patocchi
on Village Antiques
A more extensive bio of the artist in can be found on
the SIKART website (in Italian)
