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Original 1955 exhibition poster - Contemporary American painters - Paris

Circa 1955

$1,067.50
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This original circa 1955 exhibition poster, titled "Peintres Américains Contemporains," was created for a prestigious show at the Musée Galliera in Paris, dedicated to showcasing contemporary American painters. The exhibition, running from January 25 to March 4, reflected the growing influence of American modern art in postwar Europe, a time when the Abstract Expressionist movement was gaining international recognition. The poster’s Mondrian-inspired geometric design is a tribute to De Stijl aesthetics, featuring an elegant interplay of rectangular shapes in muted tones of beige, brown, yellow, and purple. The clean, structured composition embodies a modernist sensibility, emphasizing balance and harmony, much like the artistic innovations that defined mid-century abstraction. During the 1950s, Paris remained a cultural hub, but the postwar art scene was shifting, with New York emerging as the new epicenter of avant-garde art. Exhibitions like this one at the Musée Galliera played a crucial role in introducing French audiences to American artists, many of whom were experimenting with bold abstraction, expressive brushwork, and unconventional compositions. This poster not only serves as a historic artifact of the period’s transatlantic artistic dialogue but also stands as a striking piece of graphic design, reflecting the era’s aesthetic ideals. Highly sought after by collectors of vintage exhibition posters and modernist design, it remains a testament to the powerful visual language of mid-century abstraction. Exhibition - Modern Art - United States Musée Galliera - A Mondrian-inspired poster for an exhibition of contemporary American painters in Paris in the 1950's Printed by Les Presses Artistiques in Paris
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792215957202

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