Ruminski, Tomasz | 1972 | The Great White Hope

£200.00

Wonderfully evocative Polish film poster designed by Tomasz Ruminski in 1972 for boxing film 'The Great White Hope' (Wielka Nadzieja Bialych).

The 1970 film was based on a 1967 play charting the true story of boxer Jack Johnson and his fight against Jim Jeffries.

The term, "the great white hope," reflects the racism and segregation of the era in which Jack Johnson fought. Johnson, the first African American to hold the World Heavyweight Championship title, was one of the best fighters of his generation.

Polish A1 size: 58 x 83 cm

Condition: good

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Wonderfully evocative Polish film poster designed by Tomasz Ruminski in 1972 for boxing film 'The Great White Hope' (Wielka Nadzieja Bialych).

The 1970 film was based on a 1967 play charting the true story of boxer Jack Johnson and his fight against Jim Jeffries.

The term, "the great white hope," reflects the racism and segregation of the era in which Jack Johnson fought. Johnson, the first African American to hold the World Heavyweight Championship title, was one of the best fighters of his generation.

Polish A1 size: 58 x 83 cm

Condition: good

Wonderfully evocative Polish film poster designed by Tomasz Ruminski in 1972 for boxing film 'The Great White Hope' (Wielka Nadzieja Bialych).

The 1970 film was based on a 1967 play charting the true story of boxer Jack Johnson and his fight against Jim Jeffries.

The term, "the great white hope," reflects the racism and segregation of the era in which Jack Johnson fought. Johnson, the first African American to hold the World Heavyweight Championship title, was one of the best fighters of his generation.

Polish A1 size: 58 x 83 cm

Condition: good

BUYING A VINTAGE POSTER

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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