Circus Man Standing on Head (Original Circus Poster), by M. Urbaniec, 1966
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This original circus poster by Maciej Urbaniec from 1966 epitomizes the achievements of the Polish School of Poster Art in the mid-century modern era. The composition is built on strong symmetry and distinctive geometry: at its center, an acrobat performs a headstand on a thin white line, clad in a costume of vivid colors—red, yellow, white, black, and green—with target-like and circular motifs that evoke both juggling props and the graphic experimentation of the era. Surrounding the figure is a luminous ring of white and purple spheres, suggesting movement, spotlights, or juggling balls, while the deep, saturated red background, accented by converging darker stripes at the top, evokes the illusion of a circus tent interior. The poster’s surface is smooth with a matte finish, and painterly effects at the center lend softness and depth. The word 'CYRK' and the artist’s signature, 'M. URBANIEC,' complete the composition. The poster is preserved in very good condition, with no visible flaws or discoloration.This poster embodies the poetic quality of the 1960s—a time when Polish graphic design sought metaphor and equilibrium between painting and applied art. Urbaniec reimagines the circus not as a literal spectacle, but as a moment of balance and concentration, when a performer appears to defy the limits of the body. The red backdrop and geometric motifs evoke the tension of the circus arena, yet the overall composition remains calm, almost contemplative. The
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Height97 cm
Length67 cm
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Length67 cm
Height97 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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