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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.
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Marguerite Dufay - Vintage lithographic Art Nouveau poster by Louis Anquetin
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vintage limited edition lithographic reproduction poster of "Marguerite Dufay" by 19th Century French artist Louis Anquestin (1861-1932).
Published in 1968 by The Sunday Times (Lond...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Paper
Midnight Cowboy 1973 Polish A1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy
Located in Bath, Somerset
Iconic and suitably impactful art features on the original Polish film poster for Midnight Cowboy. This Polish poster for Midnight Cowboy, created by renowned artist Waldemar Świerzy...
Category
20th Century Polish Posters
Materials
Paper
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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Dumbo (1941) Press Publicity Still - Framed
Located in Bath, Somerset
Original 8x10 inches Press Publicity Still for Dumbo (1941) starring Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy and Verna Felton and directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
Publicity (film/production) st...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Wood, 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
The Beatles Sgt Pepper 1973 Tintin French Magazine Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love this Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band promotional poster from 1973. Given away in the French publication "Tintin". Wonderfully colourful and psychedelic design of the Fab Four.
The Beatles were a legendary British rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, consisting of John Lennon...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
