Ernesto Basile
1857-1932
A renowned Sicilian architect and designer, Ernesto Basile is one of the leading representatives of Italian Liberty, the Italian counterpart of Art Nouveau. His work is characterised by organic lines, naturalistic motifs and carved decoration inspired by plant forms. Active in Palermo and Rome, he designed landmark buildings as well as art furniture, reflecting a search for total harmony between architecture, decorative arts and craftsmanship.
