Campionissimo, La Domenica de Corrier

This 1952 cover from the Italian publication La Domenica del Corriere celebrates one of cycling’s greatest champions, Fausto Coppi. Illustrated by Walter Molino, it shows the legendary “Campionissimo” powering through the Alpine stages of the Tour de France in his yellow jersey.Founded in Milan in 1899 as the illustrated weekly supplement to Corriere della Sera, La Domenica del Corriere became one of Italy’s most popular publications. Rather than relying solely on photography, the magazine became famous for its dramatic illustrated covers, which transformed major news events, sporting achievements, and scenes from everyday life into vivid works of art. Walter Molino became one of its defining postwar illustrators, continuing the tradition established by longtime cover artist Achille Beltrame.Here, Molino captures the intensity of Coppi’s 1952 Tour de France campaign from a dramatic low angle. The accompanying caption celebrates his performance across the demanding climbs of the Croce di Ferro, Galibier, Monginevro, and Sestriere, presenting Coppi as a dominant figure of his era.A wonderful piece of Italian cycling history from the golden age of European road racing, combining the legacy of Fausto Coppi with the celebrated illustrated tradition of La Domenica del Corriere. *Please note this newsprint booklet is designed to be enjoyed, and then framed!Size: 15.5" x 11.5"Artist: Walter MolinoCondition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.