{"product_id":"sevilla-1940","title":"Sevilla, Feria de Abril","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phenomenal poster for Seville's 1940 Fiestas Primaverales represents a significant cultural document from the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Signed by artist Balceras and printed by Litografía Ortega of Valencia, it advertises the combined celebration of Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the Feria de Abril, Seville's preeminent cultural events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconographic program reveals the ideological priorities of early Francoist Spain: the prominent display of a simpecado (processional banner) bearing the Virgin Mary speaks to the regime's promotion of National Catholicism, while the flamenco dancer embodies the folkloric Andalusianism that became central to Spanish national identity under Franco. The juxtaposition is deliberate, religious devotion and regional tradition presented as complementary pillars of Spanish culture. Stylistically, the work bridges late Art Deco sensibilities with the romantic regionalism characteristic of Spanish festival poster art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the continued excellence of Valencia's lithographic tradition. The sophisticated color separations, particularly the luminous yellow of the dancer's dress against the nocturnal blue background, required considerable printing expertise. The silhouetted architectural elements, including the distinctive Giralda minaret-turned-bell-tower, situate the viewer firmly within Seville's historic urban landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64.0\" x 43.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balceras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Conservation mounted on linen. Original fold lines have been professionally restored. Faint background scuffs. Minor areas of touch up. *Additional photos available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43771034861683,"sku":"P6678-1","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/SEVILLE-M.jpg?v=1772918420","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/sevilla-1940","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}