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This original 1971 Polish poster was created for a production of Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser at the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw, one of the most important cultural institutions in postwar Poland. The piece reflects the bold visual experimentation that defined the Polish School of Posters, a movement that transformed opera, theater and film advertising into an expressive art form all its own.
The design is striking in its abstraction. A series of vertical bands in rich greens and blues create a rhythmic backdrop, while the central organic form seems to shift between figure and landscape. Thick black outlines give the shapes a graphic presence, and the hand painted textures bring warmth and movement to the composition. Rather than illustrate the opera literally, the poster captures the emotional undercurrent of Wagner’s story, emphasizing mood over narrative.
Polish cultural posters from the 1960s and 1970s are prized for their artistic freedom and inventive use of color and form, a contrast to the strict political environment of the era. This 1971 example from Teatr Wielki is a strong representation of that creative spirit. It stands as a collector favorite for its modernist sensibility, expressive abstraction and connection to one of the most vibrant poster traditions of the twentieth century.
Size: 37.5" x 26.25"
Artist: Jan Lenica
Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light wear in upper border. Minute tears in upper right border. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light wear in upper border. Minute tears in upper right border. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
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