Assisi Italy - Basilica di San Francesco Church - Vintage Travel Poster by Vittorio Grassi c.1920 - Japanese Unryu Rice Paper Art Print (Unframed) 18 x 24 in

Pacifica Island Art uses an environmentally-friendly Unryu Japanese rice paper made by the Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan. Unryu, which translates to 'cloud dragon paper' in Japanese, features long strands of kozo fiber and is made from natural mulberry and hemp fibers using traditional Japanese Washi techniques - ABOUT THE ARTIST - Vittorio Grassi - Vittorio Grassi (1878–1958), born in Rome, Italy Working at Banca d'Italia, the artist developed an interest in printing methods and nurtured his passion for painting, in particular landscapes. He later co-founded the Architecture Department at the University of Rome. Grassi created drawings and illustration for prestigious architectural publications, as well as designing furniture, glasswork and ceramics. The artist became successful also a set designer. His interest in graphic design produced a series of posters and stamps for various public agencies, including ENIT and the Italian Railroad System.