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1972 Olympic Poster by Alan Davie

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This original vintage poster is from the 1972 Olympic Games held in Munich, Germany. Posters were important for the marketing of this event, the XX Olympiad, which took place between 26 August and 10 September. With 195 sporting events and over 7000 athletes from 121 nations, this was the largest games yet.
Planning was underway from the late 1960's to produce a series of art posters using some of the most famous and emerging artists of the day. In 1968 a partnership was formed with the printing house F. Bruckmann KG, Munich, setting up a company called Edition Olympia 1972 GmbH.
Otl Aicher was appointed head of the organising committee's visual design group. The art series was produced in five sets, each made up of seven posters. This poster is from the fourth set, which also included work by Valerio Adami, Friedrich Hundertwasser, Jacob Lawrence, Peter Phillips, Richard Smith and Paul Wunderlich. Alan Davie (1920 - 2014) was a Scottish painter and musician. He rose to international importance in the 1950's and 60's and is represented in many important collections throughout the world.
Some posters were printed on higher quality paper and signed by the artist - this is from the unlimited edition and signed in the plate. It is not linen backed and is in good condition. It will be sent rolled in a strong tube.
- Creator:Alan Davie 1 (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.11 mm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1972
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6903234122982
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