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Finding the Right posters for You
Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.
In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.
If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.
Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.
If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)
On 1stDibs, find all kinds of posters for your home today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024A good motorcycle jacket is one that appeals to your sense of style, fits you well and features durable materials and fine craftsmanship. If you intend to wear your jacket while riding, look for one that provides extra impact protection through the elbows, back, chest and shoulders. Some luxury brands known for producing motorcycle jackets include Chrome Hearts, Rick Owens and Balmain. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of motorcycle jackets.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best motorcycle jacket is a matter of preference. A full-grain leather motorcycle jacket is always going to offer protection and durability due to the material’s wear-resistant qualities. Shop a range of vintage and designer jackets from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best leather motorcycle jacket is really a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about how comfortable the jacket is as well as how it will perform in certain weather conditions and more. You can find a variety of vintage and modern leather jackets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023What it means if a girl is wearing a heart necklace varies. She may have received the necklace as a symbolic gift of familial affection from a family member, or a romantic partner may have presented her with one as a symbol of their relationship. It's also possible that she chose the necklace for herself simply because she liked its appearance and not because it had any special meaning. Shop a wide range of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roy Lichtenstein painted The Crying Girl because he saw a similar image in the comic strip “Secret Hearts.” Throughout his career, Lichtenstein frequently drew inspiration from comic books, advertisements and other forms of mass media. Shop a variety of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
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