Swierzy, Waldemar | 1979 | Red Circus Elephant on Bike

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This is a 1979 third edition of the original 1972 vintage circus poster design by Waldemar Swierzy. The huge red elephant was used to symbolise the Soviet state and the tiny bicycle depicts the idea that it could topple at any time. The mirror image acrobats would have been a nod to the double-dealing by those in charge. - which might also explain why this is the most sheepish looking elephant we’ve ever seen! Nevertheless, at first glance this seventies Polish poster is bursting with charm.

Polish B1 size: 67 x 97 cm

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All of our vintage Polish posters are lovingly sourced from Poland and were the original editions commissioned by the Communist State to promote cultural events. Polish posters were printed in strictly limited runs to be displayed in town centres, theatres and cinemas - so any which survive have been lovingly rescued along the way.

For us, nothing comes close to the soulful charm of vintage Polish posters; the colours, the offset lithography, the matt paper. But please note, due to their age, many do bear marks of time.

We always do our best to describe any flaws, but if you have any questions at all about this vintage poster then get in touch and we’ll be happy to send you more info.

 
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