Cyrk clown holding a lion by the tail (Original circus poster), by S. Miedza-Tomaszewski, 1975

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This original circus poster, 'Cyrk – Clown Holding a Lion by the Tail,' designed by Stanisław Miedza-Tomaszewski in 1975, is a representation of the Polish School of Poster Art where modernist abstraction merges with playful storytelling. The composition is built on a dynamic contrast: a large lion with an expressive yellow-brown mane, rendered in painterly strokes with a matte finish, dominates the center, while a small, geometrically stylized clown—dressed in a pink jacket, blue-and-green striped pants, and yellow gloves—hangs upside down, gripping the lion's tail. On the left, the word 'CYRK' is constructed from colorful, collage-like shapes, while a stylized circus ring composed of bright, angular mosaics closes the composition at the bottom. The poster was printed in offset technique in B1 format (approx. 98 × 68 cm) on smooth, matte paper. The color palette is vivid and diverse, with no visible traces of wear, damage, or restoration—condition: excellent.This poster speaks in the voice of 1970s Poland, when applied art embraced irony and playful form. Its exaggerated proportions and direct visual language invite the viewer into a circus world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, like brushstrokes in the lion's mane. The painterly freedom reflects a story of childlike joy and the courage with which the

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Length67.5 cm

Length67.5 cm
Height97 cm
Weight0.1 kg

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