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ARMANDO TESTA (1917-1992) DIE XVII OLYMPISCHEN SPIELE / ROMA. 1960. 39x27 1/2 inches, 99x70 cm. IGAP, Milan-Rome. Condition B+: repaired tears and time-staining at edges, some affecting image; creases, abrasions and restoration along vertical and horizontal folds and in margins and image; light offsetting in image. History, myth and tradition are all tied in to this, the only official poster for the 1960 Olympic Games. A Corinthian column, indicative of the great architectural history of Rome, is supporting the traditional myth of the founding of Rome - Romulus and Remus being fed by their surrogate wolf-mother. The capital boasts a frieze of the Roman tradition of the games, illustrated by golden figures placing a crown of victory on the head of a victorious athlete. Printed in 11 languages. This is the German version. Olympics p.73 (var), Olympic Posters p. 67 (var).
