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Why does an artist make a poster?
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An artist may make a poster for a variety of reasons. Generally, posters are inexpensive to make, allowing them to be mass-produced and widely distributed. As a result, poster art can be an effective way for an artist to spread a message or communicate with a large audience. Posters can also advertise an event, exhibition or product. Finally, some artists may create posters of their paintings and prints to allow more people to purchase and enjoy their work. Shop a diverse assortment of art posters on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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1979 Adolphe Mouron Cassandre Normandie Vintage Poster. Print Made in Paris
Located in Turku, Finland
Adolphe Mouron (Cassandre) Normandie lithograph poster print made in Paris, France in 1979. The print shop used Cassandre's original design printed in 1935. The poster promoted the i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
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The Godfather / Il Padrino
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Francis Ford Coppola's gangster masterpiece starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Robert Duvall.
This poster is in excellent condition with the colo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Posters
Materials
Paper
The Pink Panther 1964 French Moyenne Film Poster, Clement Hurel
Located in Bath, Somerset
This original 1964 French moyenne poster for The Pink Panther showcases the distinctive artwork of Clément Hurel (1927–2008), a prolific and respected figure in French cinema and adv...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
King Kong 1933 French Grande Style A Film Poster, Roland Coudon
Located in Bath, Somerset
One of the stand-out items of our new collection. The 1933 French Grande Style A King Kong film poster by Roland Coudon is an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after vintage collectible. Created for the movie’s first release in France, it is one of only two poster styles produced for the Grande format for that debut. What truly sets this poster apart is its unique design: instead of depicting the more familiar Empire State Building scene, Coudon’s artwork captures the dramatic sacrifice moment on Skull Island, with Kong illuminated by torches as he is introduced to the audience.
Produced as a stone lithograph, this poster is widely regarded as one of the finest images created for King Kong, skilfully conveying the intense emotions of fear and awe central to the film. Measuring approximately 46 x 62 1/2 inches, the French Grande format gives the poster a commanding visual presence that draws the eye and demands attention. Due to its extreme rarity, with very few surviving examples known to exist, this poster is an invaluable treasure for serious collectors and film historians alike.
More than just a promotional item, the French Grande Style A King Kong poster...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Exit Through the Gift Shop 2010 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Banksy
Located in Bath, Somerset
A super cool, super huge, super rare vintage 1971 Superman poster!;
Fantastic original authorised commercial Superman Peace poster designed by Swan and ...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Paper
Large Framed Cinzano 1920 Poster in a Bold Custom Frame
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This timeless Cinzano poster by Leonetto Cappiello was commissioned by the brothers Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefani Cinzano as part of an avant-garde...
Category
Vintage 1920s Posters
Materials
Other
