{"product_id":"follies-winter-garden","title":"Follies by David Byrd","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eThis original 1971 poster for \u003cem data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eFollies\u003c\/em\u003e was designed by David Byrd, one of the most influential illustrators of American theatrical and music poster art. Created for the musical’s premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre, Byrd’s design combines psychedelic color, Art Nouveau curves, and theatrical symbolism to capture the show’s mix of spectacle and emotional fracture. The central figure, crowned with stars and rendered in saturated violets and oranges, carries a delicate crack along her face, a visual echo of the musical’s themes of aging, illusion, and nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eByrd was a defining voice in late 1960s and early 1970s poster culture, known for his celebrated work for the Fillmore East and Broadway productions including \u003cem data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eGodspell\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eFollies\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eJesus Christ Superstar\u003c\/em\u003e. His style is instantly recognizable for its rich gradients, fluid linework, and expressive character design, all of which are on display here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1408\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFirst run posters for \u003cem data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eFollies\u003c\/em\u003e are now prized by collectors for their connection to Stephen Sondheim’s landmark musical and for Byrd’s standout contribution to modern theatrical graphics. This piece remains a vivid example of early 1970s poster art and a lasting testament to Byrd’s influence in American design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.0\" x 27.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. 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":43055358247027,"sku":"P6309","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/NEW.jpg?v=1764371709","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/follies-winter-garden","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}