1976 French Art Deco Exhibition Poster, Cinquantenaire Paris 1925 (Red)

Description

View 1976 French Art Deco Exhibition Poster, Cinquantenaire Paris 1925 (Red) with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The event was held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs between 1976 and 1977. The 'modern athletic nymph' is actually a reference to Diana, a goddess of Roman mythology associated with woodland and wild animals, and hunting. Date:  1976 Size:   15.5 x   23.5 inches Artist:  Robert Bonfils (after) This poster celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1925 Paris World Expo. The event was held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs between 1976 and 1977. The poster is an almost exact replica of Robert Bonfils's 1925 poster which has become synonymous with the World Fair. Simple and elegant, this poster is in excellent condition. Of the 1925 World Fair: "This exhibition epitomized what came to be called decades later "Art Deco," a "modern" style characterized by a streamlined classicism, geometric and symmetric compositions, and a sleek machine-age look. The Exposition poster, by Robert Bonfils, imitating the look of a woodblock print, featured a modern athletic nymph and a racing gazelle." The 'modern athletic nymph' is actually a reference to Diana, a goddess of Roman mythology associated with woodland and wild animals, and hunting. According to Tag Gronberg, she symbolized the new modern woman: healthy, fast-moving, and light on her feet - appropriate characteristics for the athletic and fashionable. All of our posters, prints and pochoirs are authentic, vintage items. Please see our e-bay store, vintagepostersforyou to see our other items for sale - check back often we add things almost every day! Please e-mail any questions or requests for additional photos.We are happy to ship worldwide - please note that the price marked for international shipping is for surface shipping: if you would like air mail or courrier costs please let us know and we will provide you with those costs. Thank you for your interest. International customers please note that we are not responsible for customs duties which may be levied on your purchase. Thank you! Condition: Used. Category: Art › Art Posters.

Artist

Robert Bonfils

Size

15.5 x 23.5 in

Date of Creation

1976

Material

Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Region of Origin

France

Subject

Exhibitions, Art, Advertisements, Art Deco, Cinquantenaire Paris, World Expo, 1925 Paris World Expo

Type

Poster

Listed By

Dealer or Reseller

Framed/Unframed

Unframed

Year of Production

1976

Width (Inches)

15.5

Item Height

23.5 in

Height (Inches)

23.5

Theme

Art, Exhibitions, Paris World Expo

Original/Reproduction

Original

Style

Art Deco

Features

Exhibition

Culture

French

Item Width

15.5 in

Country of Origin

France