{"product_id":"mister-x-de-grote-bekende","title":"Mister X Cigarettes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis commanding Dutch advertising poster introduces us to Mister X, the elegant, enigmatic gentleman who became the face of a mid-century cigarette brand. Shrouded in a dramatic midnight cape and crowned with a silk top hat, he emerges from swirling tobacco smoke like a figure from a noir thriller, his identity forever obscured by dark spectacles. The brilliant yellow cigarette pack anchors the composition, its own miniature Mister X creating a clever visual echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tagline 'de grote bekende!' (the famous one) plays delightfully with paradox: here is a character whose mystique derives from anonymity, yet who is instantly recognizable across the Netherlands. This tension between mystery and familiarity was the genius of the campaign, transforming a simple tobacco product into an invitation to join an exclusive world of sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking example of post-war European commercial art, this poster demonstrates how tobacco advertising of the era employed theatrical imagery and distinctive brand characters to create lasting consumer relationships. The bold blue-and-yellow palette and dramatic composition ensure this piece commands attention on any wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5\" x 32.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines present. Small repaired border tears. Pin holes from previous hanging. Light background scuffs. Small blemish in lower right corner. Creasing in outer left margin near center of border. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45288636940403,"sku":"P8444","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_0bd98a6f-f42a-47ef-ace4-6b40ec9be6c4.jpg?v=1785966225","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/mister-x-de-grote-bekende","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}