{"product_id":"bal-du-rat-mort-1","title":"Bal du Rat Mort","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1959 poster promotes the Bal du Rat Mort at the Kursaal in Ostende, one of Belgium’s most legendary costume balls. Bal du Rat Mort translates to Ball of the Dead Rat, a cheeky, slightly absurd title that perfectly matches the spirit of the event, irreverent, theatrical, and happily over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Belgian artist Willy Bosschem, the image bursts with movement. A grinning acrobat kicks and spins across the black background, balanced above a mischievous rat and carnival props. Bright greens, blues, and pops of red give the scene a buoyant rhythm, capturing the playful chaos of a night built around disguise, dance, and spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text promises a party that does not quit. Samedi 14 Février ’59 translates to Saturday, February 14, 1959. De 21 hrs à l’aube translates to from 9 PM until dawn. Les gens du voyage translates to the traveling people, hinting at a roaming, bohemian crowd. Bal paré et travesti avec 8 orchestres translates to costume and masquerade ball with 8 orchestras. A spirited, graphic snapshot of mid century Belgian nightlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.75\" x 14.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Small border tears. Faint background scuffs. General border wear. Original fold lines present. Diagonal fold in upper corner. Adhesive residue in top center from previous hanging removal. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938157133939,"sku":"P6686-20","price":239.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/RAT-m.jpg?v=1768093003","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/bal-du-rat-mort-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}