Circus Clown with a Hat on Nose (Original circus poster), by J. Młodożeniec, 1978
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The poster ‘Circus – Clown with a Hat on His Nose’ by Jan Młodożeniec, created in 1978, is a quintessential example of the Polish School of Poster Art, reflecting the minimalist aesthetic of the 1970s. The composition centers on a simplified, stylized clown shown in close-up, balancing a pink top hat on his nose, with white rabbit ears protruding from the brim. At the top, a black rod with a green tip supports a playing card featuring a female acrobat, reinforcing the circus motif. The background is a matte, muted red, accented by bold areas of green, blue, yellow, and pink, scattered as if confetti and in playful facial details. Strong black outlines and the monumental green ‘CIRCUS’ inscription at the bottom anchor the design. The poster was printed in offset technique in B1 format (approx. 68 × 98 cm). Condition: preserved in excellent state, with a smooth surface and no visible traces of wear or damage.This work embodies the lightness and wit of the 1970s, a period when Polish poster design embraced playful form and color without losing its sense of irony. The clown, balancing a top hat on his nose, evokes the magic of the circus—where the ordinary becomes a vehicle for the surreal and visually ironic. Each line, every area of color, seems to narrate an era obsessed with simplicity and immediacy, as if the poster itself declares: ‘In a world of grey, a dose of color and humor brings everything a sense of ease.’Such a poster can be displayed in a living area—above a sofa, in a home gallery, or a creative studio—where its vibrant form and graphic humor will serve as a strong visual accent. It harmonizes with
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Height96.5 cm
Length66.5 cm
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Length66.5 cm
Height96.5 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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