Cyrk Clown with Clover (Original circus poster), by B. Bocianowski, 1974
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This original Polish circus poster, designed by Bohdan Bocianowski in 1974, embodies the distinct style of the Polish School of Poster Art. The composition features vivid hues of magenta, orange, black, white, green, blue, yellow, red, and purple. At its center is a large, stylized portrait of a smiling clown with a four-leaf clover in his mouth, set against a playful pattern of black dots. The black hat, inscribed with the word 'CYRK'—each letter in a different vibrant color—and the geometric chevron suit with a purple bow tie reinforce the work's pop-art, graphic sensibility. Produced in the classic B1 format using offset print technology, the poster has a matte finish typical of 1970s Polish prints. The proportions are intentionally exaggerated, with the face dominating a small body, bold outlines, and flat, graphic color fields. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner. This piece is preserved in excellent condition, with no damage, discoloration, or signs of restoration.The artwork channels the spirit of the 1970s—a period when posters were both graphic manifestos and an answer to the social longing for color, optimism, and a hint of humor in the daily life of the Polish People's Republic. Bocianowski's clown is more than a circus figure; he becomes an emblem of hope, with the four-leaf clover signaling luck and the multicolored design breaking through the era's monotony. The pop-art visual language gives the poster a voice: "Bold in color, playful in form, and wryly distant from reality."This
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Height95.5 cm
Length67 cm
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Length67 cm
Height95.5 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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