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Victor Brauner
1974 original exhibition poster at Galerie Alexandre Iolas by Victor Brauner

1974

$1,609.09
£1,191.48
€1,350
CA$2,212.75
A$2,460.79
CHF 1,288.11
MX$30,018.62
NOK 16,185.56
SEK 15,224.60
DKK 10,278.41

About the Item

This striking 1974 original exhibition poster was created by the renowned Romanian-born surrealist Victor Brauner for a show at Galerie Alexandre Iolas, located on the famed Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris. The gallery, under the visionary direction of Alexandre Iolas, was a key venue for avant-garde and surrealist artists of the 20th century. Brauner’s distinctive surrealist vision is on full display here, with the poster featuring four fantastical, anthropomorphic figures enclosed within a colorful, whimsical frame that echoes the structure of a totem or a ritualistic object. Rendered in vivid earth tones and surrounded by bands of pastel pink, green, yellow, and blue, the figures share symbolic interactions—some offering plants or holding abstract, mystical forms—creating an enigmatic tableau steeped in subconscious meaning and mythological resonance. The border’s playful palette contrasts sharply with the rich, dark interior of the central composition, heightening the mystical ambiance and Brauner’s ongoing dialogue between primitive symbology and surrealist expression. At the base, bold serif typography announces the artist and gallery, grounding the composition with a clean modernist elegance. This poster is more than a promotional piece—it is an extension of Brauner’s artistic cosmos, embodying his lifelong exploration of esotericism, identity, and the dream world. A rare and collectible artifact of 20th-century surrealism, and a testament to one of its most poetic voices. Exhibition - Dada - Surrealis Advico Delpire Paris
  • Creator:
    Victor Brauner (1903-1966, Romanian)
  • Creation Year:
    1974
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792216833042

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