Charles Lapicque Posters

Celebrated British artist David Hockney was one of 29 artists commissioned to produce posters for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. In the run-up to ...

Signed in print abstract serigraph entitled "Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972" by German artist Josef Albers, circa 1970. The piece was created for the 1972 summer Olympic Games in Mun...

Carpano is named after Antonio Benedetto Carpano who, in 1786, invented the modern day vermouth in Turin. This Carpano vermouth was so popular that the store needed to be open 24 hours a day to cope with demand. The Carpano brand is still produced today, nearly 250 years later. The piece has fantastic artwork from French poster artist Achille Luciano Mauzan...

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German painter Josef Albers was one of 29 artists commissioned to produce posters for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. In the run-up to the 1972 Gam...

Carpano is named after Antonio Benedetto Carpano who, in 1786, invented the modern day vermouth in Turin. This Carpano vermouth was so popular that the store needed to be open 24 hou...

- rare - marked - original - can be framed and glazed.

Rare Olympic Games Munich 1972 Limited Edition 'Poster entitled 'Five Black Athletes in a Relay Race' signed and numbered by Jacob Lawrence Dimensions: Sheet Size: Length 109.5 × 69.5 cm Image Size: Length: 87 × 64 cm Edition Size: 200 Edition Number: 24 marked in pencil by Jacob Lawrence Signed: Jacob Lawrence 71 in pencil by Jacob Lawrence Serigraph – Screenprint Printed words on the left hand corner of the sheet read as follows: © Edition Olympia 1972 Gmbh 1971 Dietz Officin Lengmoos Description Bold colours fresh and vibrant as when originally issued Overall condition: Very good for age A minor tear at the top edge has been repaired and the poster has been given a conservation wash by one of UK’s leading paper conservators, in the main, to remove soluble pollutants, which if left untreated in a poster, in particular, one printed more than 50 years ago would accelerate its degradation. This first class conservational treatment will ensure that the poster would retain its present condition if professionally framed with museum-quality glass and not exposed to direct sunlight or put into long-term storage following the specialist guidelines for the storage of posters and prints. Jacob Lawrence was one of a number of artists who were invited to design posters for the 1972 Olympic Games held in Munich. He was first non-white artist to commissioned by an Olympic Games Committee. Lawrence created an image to commemorate the involvement of black athletes in the Olympic Games, as track was the field in which they had traditionally excelled. This striking poster depicts five black runners with grimacing faces take giant strides around a large, curving track as they head toward the finish line. They hold batons in their hands to show that they are competing in a relay race. Each athlete is shown with his arms, legs, and head in a slightly different position, one has his head back and his right leg stretched forward, almost straight. Lawrence used bold colours to depict the runners' stylised faces and legs as well as the repeated shapes of the track. He combined the flat, simplified shapes and empty spaces of modernism with silhouetted figures and the rhythmic patterns and colours of Harlem scenes. He labelled his pictorial style 'dynamic cubism'. Lawrence's poster embraces several themes: a) the intensity of competition in a relay race with invariably dramatic endings; b) memories of the African American athlete, Jesse Owens...

Swiss artist & graphic designer Max Bill was one of 29 artists commissioned to produce posters for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. In the run-up to...

Striking Original Posters printed as a Signal System for the various Disciplines of the Mexico 68 Olympic Games. Each poster is dedicated to a specific sport...

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Experience the vibrant spirit of the 1972 München Olympic Games with the iconic poster created by the renowned artist Otmar Alt. This poster not only commemorates a historic event but also showcases Alt's distinctive artistic style and creativity. Otmar Alt, a German painter, graphic artist, and sculptor born in 1940, is celebrated for his colorful and playful artworks. His whimsical and imaginative approach to art has earned him a prominent place in the world of contemporary art, making his creations highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. The München Olympic poster by Otmar Alt captures the essence of the Olympic Games with its dynamic composition and lively colors. Alt's unique artistic vision shines through in every detail, from the bold typography to the energetic illustrations that evoke the excitement and camaraderie of athletic competition. As an official poster for the 1972 München Olympics, this artwork not only serves as a memento of a significant sporting event but also represents the creative fusion of sports and art. Whether you're an art lover, a sports enthusiast, or a collector of Olympic memorabilia...