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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 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
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
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
1980's Georgia O'Keeffe "Music, Pink And Blue No. 2" Original Exhibition Poster
By Georgia O'Keefee
Located in Miami, FL
1980's Georgia O'Keeffe "Music, Pink And Blue No. 2", Original Exhibition Framed Poster.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
November 19. 1988- February 5, 1989
Framed in a brushed aluminu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Posters
Materials
Aluminum
Monumental Leonetto Cappiello 'Campari' Lithogaph 1921. Printed by Les Nouvelles
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Lampone di Asiago Advertising Poster,Leonetto Cappiello’s monumental “Campari – Bitter & Cordial” is an original 1921 lithographic affisso printed by Les Nouvelles Affiches Cappi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Posters
Materials
Linen, 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
