Portrait of Anna Pasta Premoli
Marcello Dudovich (1878 – 1962)
Explore the art of Marcello Dudovich (1878-1962), a pioneer of Italian poster design & Art Nouveau's 'Stile Liberty'. Discover his richly colored illustrations, iconic advertising for Borsalino, Pirelli & more. A key figure in early 20thC visual cult
Ca’ Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (Milan, Italy)
Delve into Milan's artistic and medical heritage at Ca’ Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico! Admire Renaissance art & masterpieces by Segantini, Hayez & Carrà alongside historic instruments.
Anna Pasta (1869-1938), born in Gallarate, penultimate of nine children, daughter and nephew of carpenters (her grandfather, a patriot, took refuge in Switzerland in 1848, after wounding an Austrian), educated and enterprising in business, was sent in Malta, from the English fashion company she worked for, to open a local branch. She marries Camillo Premoli, with whom she shares a passion for travel and music (he is an excellent violinist). Dying, being a widow and childless, she destined to the hospital the building in Corso Porta Ticinese 98, owned by her husband, sure to interpret her will. He receives the commission of the portrait Marcello Dudovich, who works there for almost three years thus justifying himself:
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of Anna Pasta Premoli
- Artist: Marcello Dudovich
- Year: 1941
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Ca’ Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
- Main color: Espresso
- Color intensity: Balanced

