Circus Tiger's Head in Flames (Original circus poster), by T. Jodłowski, 1970
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The original circus poster 'Tiger's Head in Flames' by Tadeusz Jodłowski, published in Poland in 1970, is a striking example of the Polish Poster School. The composition centers on a roaring tiger's head surrounded by swirling flames—a vivid nod to circus animal acts of the era. The poster is vertically oriented (B1 format, 100 × 70 cm), dominated by a deep, cool purple background that contrasts sharply with the vibrant oranges, reds, and magentas of the flames and the stylized, graphic depiction of the tiger, outlined in bold black. The word 'CYRK' appears at the top in a geometric, light green typeface, lending rhythm and visual balance to the piece. Printed using offset technique on smooth, matte paper, the poster shows no signs of wear, damage, or restoration. It remains in excellent, authentic condition—an exemplary work of Polish art poster design from the early 1970s.This image encapsulates the tension and energy of its time: the tiger’s expressive roar, ringed by flames, tells the story of the circus as seen through the lens of 1970s imagination. Jodłowski’s work speaks in metaphor—simplified forms and bold color contrasts evoke the spectacle’s atmosphere, where the boundary between reality and fantasy is blurred. The poster seems to whisper of the arena’s emotion: the split second before leaping through a ring of fire, the theatrical gesture, and the
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Height97 cm
Length67.5 cm
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Length67.5 cm
Height97 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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