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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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Batman 1966 French Grande Film Poster, Boris Grinsson
Located in Bath, Somerset
This vibrant 1966 French Grande film poster for Batman, illustrated by renowned French poster artist Boris Grinsson, is a spectacular piece of pop-culture history. Bursting with colo...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
The Muppet Movie 1982 Polish B1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy
Located in Bath, Somerset
The original first-year-of-release Polish film poster for The Muppet Movie is pure joy with a seriously arty edge. Designed by Waldemar Swierzy, it dials up the chaos, colour and cha...
Category
20th Century Polish Posters
Materials
Paper
Maurin Quina 1906 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Bath, Somerset
One of our favourite new additions. Wonderful original French vintage Maurin Quina alcohol poster from 1906. Stunning imagery.
The devilish pixie was designed in 1906 by Leonetto Ca...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Paper
Jaws 1975 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Roger Kastel
Located in Bath, Somerset
A poster with plenty of bite!
An original country-of-origin US one-sheet for Steven Spielberg’s landmark 1970s shark thriller Jaws, featuring Roger Kastel’s iconic artwork.
Roger K...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Paper
Art Nouveau French Advertising Lithograph Poster Printed by G. Delattre & Cie.
Located in Savannah, GA
This large, colorful advertising poster is a classic French lithograph, circa 1900. and was printted by the renowned Imprimerie G. Delattre et Cie in Paris with French tax stamp visi...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1960s Italian Metal Martini Vermouth Sign, Mid-Century, Good Condition
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Fabulous 1960s Martini Vermouth Sign. This sign is made in metal and was originally hung outside a bar near Rome. It is increasingly difficult to come...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Posters
Materials
Metal
