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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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The Abyss 1990 East German A1 Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
A killer original East German film poster for The Abyss, released in the DDR in 1990. This one goes deep: jet-black underwater space, punchy yellow lettering and a strange pink sea-c...
Category
20th Century German Posters
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Paper
Die Hard 1988 Egyptian Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
Yippee-ki-yay. A cracking original Egyptian film poster for Die Hard, one of the greatest action movies ever made — and, yes, a Christmas favourite. This bold international design gi...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Posters
Materials
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
Blow up 1967 Japanese B2 Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
This original 1967 Japanese B2 poster for Blow-Up is a superb piece of late-1960s cinema design, with its cool colour palette, striking typography and provocative central image givin...
Category
20th Century Japanese 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
