Cyrk clown on a green background (Original circus poster), by B. Bocianowski, 1968
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This original circus poster by Bohdan Bocianowski from 1968 is a testament to the Polish School of Posters and the mid-century modern movement. Offset printed in B1 format, it features a dynamic clown in mid-leap, raising his hat in a welcoming gesture. The background is a deep, matte green; the figure is rendered in high-contrast patterns—checkerboard pants in purple, black, and light blue; sleeves striped in blue with turquoise and yellow with red; a light pink face outlined in black with a broad white smile. The clown's hair is textured dark purple. Above the raised hand, a curved arc of white dots evokes juggling balls, enhancing the sense of movement and circus atmosphere. The lower section bears a hand-drawn 'Cyrk' inscription, partially overlapped by the clown. The poster is preserved in excellent, collector's condition—colors remain vivid, edges are clean, and only minimal handling marks typical for original 1960s prints are visible.This poster tells the story of 1960s Polish design, when the circus embodied joy and vibrant spectacle. Its form is a dialogue between childlike fantasy and the graphic discipline of the era—simplified shapes, bold contrasts, and expressive typography transport the viewer into a world where every element serves as an artistic statement. The eye is drawn not only to the clown's silhouette but also to the arc of juggling dots, as if the poster itself is inviting playful engagement. Each color and gesture resonates with the energy of its time, emphasizing a cheerful, slightly theatrical dimension to everyday life.Within an interior
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Height98 cm
Length67.5 cm
Dimension details
Length67.5 cm
Height98 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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