Cyrk Clown with a Slingshot (Original circus poster), by J. Młodożeniec, 1978
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The original circus poster 'Clown with a Slingshot', designed by Jan Młodożeniec in 1978, exemplifies the key qualities of the Polish School of Poster Art: bold, simplified graphic language, deliberate use of saturated color, and striking symbolic economy. The B1 format (70 × 100 cm) allows the full scale of expression to unfold – the central figure, a clown, is constructed from large fields of green, purple, and blue, sharply separated by thick black outlines. The vivid matte orange background amplifies the vibrancy of the composition. The eye is drawn to the dynamic yellow 'CYRK' lettering and the mischievous detail of the slingshot, with its brown leather pouch, tucked behind the clown's back. An irregular, hand-drawn black border frames the entire poster, a hallmark of Młodożeniec's illustrative style. Printed in offset on smooth paper, the poster is preserved in very good condition, free from visible damage or discoloration.The poster speaks in the voice of late 1970s Poland, when applied graphic art embraced the language of pop art and playful abstraction. Młodożeniec – one of the era's most influential designers – constructs a world poised between childlike mischief and incisive visual commentary. The comic-book stylization, deliberately exaggerated facial features, and theatrical costume narrate a story of playfulness, wit, and a lighthearted approach to reality. The slingshot, hidden behind the clown's back, becomes a symbol of impishness, a
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Height97.5 cm
Length67 cm
Dimension details
Length67 cm
Height97.5 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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