Perfosfato Minerale

TITLE

Mineral Fertilizer
(Perfosfato Minerale)

TYPE

Advertising poster

YEAR

C. 1960

INDUSTRY

Agrichemicals

CLIENT

Not specified

MEDIUM

Chromolithograph on paper

COLLECTION

National Museum Salce Collection, Treviso, Italy

CATALOG ID

0500655931

RIGHTS HOLDER

© Ministero della Cultura (Italy)

LICENSE

CC BY 4.0

DESCRIPTION

This poster reflects Ottinetti’s ability to translate complex agricultural themes into a clear and controlled visual language. The composition is structured around stylized wheat, fruit, and geometric forms, which together anchor the image and guide the viewer’s attention. Through bold outlines, flattened color fields, and integrated typography, the design reduces complexity into legible, purposeful elements, emphasizing clarity and visual immediacy.

Situated within mid-century industrial and agricultural communication, the work reflects a broader shift toward symbolic, outcome-driven imagery. Rather than depicting chemical processes directly, Ottinetti communicates their impact through signs of growth and abundance, balancing abstraction and message clarity. The piece aligns with the evolving language of postwar European commercial design, where visual economy became central to effective communication.

Piero Ottinetti — Design Archive