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Paul Colin1951 original poster by French graphic artist Paul Colin - Bal des arts - Paris1951
1951
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This striking 1951 original poster by the renowned French graphic artist Paul Colin announces the celebrated Bal des Arts, held on June 27, 1951 at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris. Titled Les Mystères de Paris, the event draws on the romantic and enigmatic aura of the French capital, referencing Eugène Sue's famed 19th-century serialized novel of the same name.
Known for his dynamic use of color, theatrical compositions, and bold figuration, Colin captures the spirit of both the avant-garde and the fantastical in this work. A parade of mysterious characters—costumed figures and masked revelers—emerge against a dramatic backdrop, evoking both the literary roots and the surreal flair of the themed masquerade.
The Bal des Arts was an iconic fixture of the Parisian cultural scene, blending high society, bohemian flair, and artistic performance. Colin’s poster not only promoted the event but became an artwork in its own right, merging design and celebration.
A remarkable piece of postwar Parisian ephemera, this poster is a vivid example of Paul Colin’s singular style and the exuberant cultural life of 1950s Paris—a coveted collectible for enthusiasts of graphic design, modernist poster art, and French cultural history.
Show - Dance - France
Hotel Salomon de Rothschild
Printed by S.A. Courbet in Paris
- Creator:Paul Colin (1892 - 1985, French)
- Creation Year:1951
- Dimensions:Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216315032
Paul Colin
Paul Colin (French , 1892-1985) was a French artist widely recognized for his imaginatively configured art deco posters depicting many well known theatre performers in Paris in the 1920's and 1930's, such as Josephine Baker and modernist figures and nudes. He also specialized in theatre sets, book designs, and costume design. Influenced by Cubism and jazz, he often employed a collage-like methodology to his work, juxtaposing highly stylized figural compositions against geometrically overlapping objects.He was a student of Valin and Prouvre. He created performance posters that were highly stylized, for studio, arts and dance. He was awarded an inspiring graphic artist and had his own unique style as he embraced symbolism and an abstract style.
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