Hohenstein Collection

PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccini s
PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccinis opera Tosca, 1900

Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Private Collection

Poster for the Opera Iris by Pietro Mascagni, 1898. From a private collection

Jeweller A. Calderoni (A. Calderoni Gioielliere), Milano, 1898. Artist: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Jeweller A. Calderoni (A. Calderoni Gioielliere), Milano, 1898. From a private collection

FRANCIS, DUKE OF TECK (1837-1900). Count Francis von Hohenstein, Duke of Teck. With Princess Mary Adelaide and their daughter Victoria Mary. Photograph, c1867

100th anniversary of the discovery of the voltaic column, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
100th anniversary of the discovery of the voltaic column, 1899. Private Collection

Figure with face of Giacomo Puccini, 1896. Private Collection

Poster, Monaco, Motor Boat Exhibition and Competition, March - April 1900 Date: 1900

Poster, Monte Carlo, Pigeon Shooting Date: circa 1900

HOHENSTEIN, Adolf (1854-1928). Iris. 1898. Poster advertising the opera "Iris"
CUL4857272 HOHENSTEIN, Adolf (1854-1928). Iris. 1898. Poster advertising the opera " Iris", with music by Pietro Mascagni and libretto by Luigi Illica. Art Nouveau

Poster for the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini, 1895. Private Collection

Poster for the opera Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, 1894. Creator: Hohenstein
Poster for the opera Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, 1894. Private Collection

Orario Cooperativo, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Orario Cooperativo, 1899. Private Collection

Il Resto del Carlino, 1898. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Il Resto del Carlino, 1898. Private Collection

Bitter Campari, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Bitter Campari, 1899. Private Collection

Cassa nazionale mutua cooperativa per le pensioni, 1898. Private Collection

Corriere della Sera, 1898. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Corriere della Sera, 1898. Private Collection

Vermouth Cinzano, 1901. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Vermouth Cinzano, 1901. Private Collection

Zolfi Almagia. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Zolfi Almagia. Private Collection

Poster advertising the exhibition of electrical products held in honor of the 100th
1770024 Poster advertising the exhibition of electrical products held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alessandro Volta (1754-1827), 1898 (colour lithograph) by Hohenstein

Advertising poster produced for the Italian lighting supply firm Cesare Urtis & Co
1770023 Advertising poster produced for the Italian lighting supply firm Cesare Urtis & Co. of Turin, 1889 (colour lithograph) by Hohenstein

Advertising poster for the mineral water Vitalis, 1895 (colour lithograph)
1770026 Advertising poster for the mineral water Vitalis, 1895 (colour lithograph) by Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928); 122x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Vermouth Cinzano, 1906. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Vermouth Cinzano, 1906. Private Collection

Franklins reception at the court of France, 1778, 1850s. Private Collection

Chozza e Turchi, 1899. Artist: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Chozza e Turchi, 1899. From a private collection

Monaco: Exposition de Canots Automobiles, 1900. Artist: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Monaco: Exposition de Canots Automobiles, 1900. From a private collection

The 100th Anniversary of Voltas Discovery of the Electric Battery, 1898. Artist: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
The 100th Anniversary of Voltas Discovery of the Electric Battery, 1898. From a private collection

Allenstein (Ostpreussen) - Odrdensschloss, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Allenstein (Ostpreuszen) - Odrdensschlosz, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

The market in the ruins of Hohenstein, East Prussia, World War I, 1915. The town of Hohenstein suffered damage during the Battle of Tannenberg in August 1914

Bahnhof Hohenstein-Ernstthal 1915 Landkreis Zwickau
Bahnhof Hohenstein-Ernstthal, 1915, Landkreis Zwickau, Hohenstein, Ernstthal, Bahnhof, Germany

Francis, Duke of Teck (1837-1900), a member of the British Royal Family, and father of Queen Mary. He held the German titles of Count of Hohenstein (Graf von Hohenstein)

H. S. H. Prince Francis of Teck
Francis, Duke of Teck GCB GCVO (Francis Paul Charles Louis Alexander; 28 August 1837 21 January 1900), until 1863 known as Count Francis von Hohenstein, member of the German nobility

Italian poster for le Centenaire de la Decouverte de la Pile Voltaique. Hohenstein, Adolf (1854-1928), Artist

Italian poster for l opera-comique Iris. Hohenstein, Adolf 1854-1928, Artist

16th President of the United States. Lincolns last reception on the night of the second inauguration, 4 March 1865
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). 16th President of the United States. Lincolns last reception on the night of the second inauguration, 4 March 1865. Detail of a lithograph, 1865, by Anton Hohenstein

Wwi / 1914 / Hohenstein
Street fighting between German and Russian infantry in Hohenstein, Eastern Germany

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Hohenstein, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and creative mastery. Adolfo Hohenstein, the renowned artist behind some of the most iconic posters and artworks of his time, left an indelible mark on the world of opera and beyond. In 1899, Hohenstein's genius came to life in a stunning poster for the first production of Puccini's masterpiece, Tosca. With vibrant colors and intricate details, he captured the essence of this beloved opera, enticing audiences to experience its magic. But it didn't stop there. Hohenstein continued to mesmerize with his creations. In 1898, he crafted another captivating poster for Pietro Mascagni's Iris – a visual feast that transported viewers into the enchanting world of this operatic gem. Beyond opera posters, Hohenstein showcased his versatility as an artist. From designing jewelry advertisements for A. Calderoni Gioielliere in Milan to promoting events like Monaco's Motor Boat Exhibition and Competition or Monte Carlo's Pigeon Shooting competition – his talent knew no bounds. Even royalty recognized Hohenstein's exceptional skills. Count Francis von Hohenstein, Duke of Teck himself was captivated by the artist’s work. It also took us on journeys through his artistry - from inviting us on a visit to Schwalbach in Nassau through a chromolitho print to advertising travel schedules like Orario Cooperativo in 1899. With each stroke of his brush or penmanship on paper, Hohenstein breathed life into every creation he touched. His posters became windows into worlds unseen; they were invitations to immerse ourselves in stories told through music or explore new horizons at exhibitions and competitions. Adolfo Hohenstein may have lived from 1854-1928 but even today we can appreciate how his art continues to inspire awe and admiration among those fortunate enough to encounter it.