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Eni's iconic Lupetto logo was disowned by its creator

cultural-heritage · 2026-07-07

The Lupetto logo, one of Italy's most successful and enduring corporate symbols, was initially disowned by its own designer. In 1951, Enrico Mattei launched a competition for Italian hydrocarbon advertising. The logo became synonymous with Eni and Agip, but its creator later distanced himself from the work.

Key facts

  • The Lupetto logo is one of Italy's most successful corporate brands.
  • The logo was initially disowned by its own author.
  • In 1951, Enrico Mattei organized a competition for hydrocarbon advertising.
  • The competition aimed to promote Italian gas and gasoline over wood and coal.
  • Agip (Azienda Generale Italiana Petroli) was founded in 1926.
  • The logo is associated with Eni and Agip.

Entities

Institutions

  • Eni
  • Agip

Locations

  • Italy

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