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1982 French Open Roland Garros Original Vintage Poster
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The 1982 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from late May until early June. It was the 86th staging of the French Open, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1982. Mats Wilander and Martina Navratilova won the men's and women's singles respectively.
Roland Garros is well known for its stunning posters for each event, hiring notable artists to compose the artworks. This edition was created by Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon, best known for his painting and illustration work. This piece is in mint condition and backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for the decades to come.
- Creator:Jean-Michel Folon (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1982
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Backed on museum quality linen.
- Seller Location:Winchester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8405234461882
Jean-Michel Folon
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 – 2005), better known as “Folon,” was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor who produced images featured in various publications throughout the world. He is renowned for his branded watercolor illustrations of often whimsical birds, winged people, and other peculiar characters painted in a surrealistic style. Early in his career Folon published his drawings in newspapers mostly in the USA, where he was recognized earlier than in Europe, and illustrated books by Franz Kafka and Ray Bradbury, amongst others. He created numerous works in many different media for well known individuals and cultural institutions worldwide, including in theatre, opera, subways, film and television, sculptures, tapestries, church windows and even a flag.
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