Who painted Menu Page (Angelus: Liqeur des Salésiens de Dom Bosco)?

Menu Page (Angelus: Liqeur des Salésiens de Dom Bosco) was painted by Leonetto Cappiello in 1911.

Where can I see Menu Page (Angelus: Liqeur des Salésiens de Dom Bosco)?

Menu Page (Angelus: Liqeur des Salésiens de Dom Bosco) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Menu Page (Angelus: Liqeur des Salésiens de Dom Bosco)

Leonetto Cappiello , 1911

Menu Page (Angelus: Liqeur des Salésiens de Dom Bosco) is a print by Leonetto Cappiello. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Leonetto Cappiello’s 1911 print, titled Menu Page (Angelus: Liqeur des Salésiens de Dom Bosco), is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. The work exemplifies early twentieth‑century commercial illustration, presenting a menu‑type layout that references the Angelus prayer and the Salesian order founded by Saint John Bosco.

Technique & Style

Executed as a print, the piece combines bold graphic elements with typographic design, characteristic of Cappiello’s advertising background. The composition balances text and imagery, employing a limited palette and clear lines to convey information efficiently while retaining a decorative quality typical of the period’s graphic arts.

History & Provenance

Created in 1911, the print entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition, though specific details of its purchase are not publicly documented. Its presence in the museum reflects the institution’s interest in early modern graphic design and the work of Cappiello, a noted figure in commercial art.