Benito Jacovitti

Italian Illustrator and Comic Strip Artist

Benito Jacovitti - Italian Illustrator and Comic Strip Artist
Born

March 19th, 1923
102 years ago

Died

1997
28 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in 1923, an Italian illustrator became prominent for creating comic strips that were published in various magazines. Jacovitti developed a distinctive style characterized by exaggerated characters and humorous themes. His work featured a mix of surrealism and satire, appealing to a wide audience. In addition to comic strips, he illustrated children's books and collaborated with renowned magazines. The artist's creations included beloved characters and contributed significantly to the Italian comic scene during the mid-20th century.

Created iconic comic strips such as 'Cocco Bill'

Provided illustrations for magazines including 'Il Vittorioso'

Designed children's books and characters

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