Paolo Antonio Paschetto

[Italy] (b 1885/d 1963)

Paolo Paschetto was born in Torre Pellice..After his family moved to Rome, Paolo started his lessons in the Rome Fine Arts Institute.. His father was Pastor of the Evangelical Baptist Church and this fact opened many doors to the young Artist.. Soon in his Artistic life, he started to decorate Religious Buildings ( he continued this activity through his entire life..) and illustrate many Religious Magazines... He also produced several book covers.. However , he is mostly know by winning the design Contest of the Italian Republic Emblem in 1946/1948..

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Very Detailed Biography (In Italian)
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Libya 1921 "Various Designs" (12,4,1) [Recess] Sc(26,27,28)

Italy 1929 "Foundation of Rome and Labour Celebration" (21,7,3) [Photo] Sc(213,216,219,220,221,225,226,226A,227,228)

Italy 1945 "Express Mail" (1) [Photo] Sc(E18)

Italy 1945 "Express Mail" (7,2,1) [Photo] Sc(E19,E22,E23,E24)