Cyrk Elephant Red Background (Original Circus Poster), by J. Treutler, 1975
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The original circus poster from 1975, designed by Jerzy Treutler, stands as a quintessential example of the Polish Poster School of the 1970s. The composition is built on a simplified, geometric silhouette of a white elephant outlined with thick, black lines, holding a large, round circus prop adorned with concentric rings in vivid shades of yellow and orange. The entire scene is set against a saturated, matte deep red background. In the upper left corner, the word 'CYRK' appears in a rounded yellow font with a black outline, seamlessly integrated as a graphic element. The poster is characterized by flat fields of color, bold contours, and a strong interplay of contrasts—traits typical of pop-art with modernist influences. The matte surface lacks gloss, with print quality indicative of screen printing processes of the era. The poster is in very good condition, showing only a faint crease at the bottom, with no signs of restoration or major damage.The design speaks in the language of its era: a time when the Polish circus poster transcended mere advertisement to become a vehicle for artistic expression. The elephant's form, the rhythm of geometric circles, and the matte red background evoke energy and a sense of childhood delight, while simultaneously referencing the modernist discipline of the 1970s. The poster seems to narrate a world where even a simple scene takes on the force of a symbol, and bold color and graphic clarity open a window onto the vivid everyday life of the Polish People’s Republic. It is a visual manifesto, turning a circus
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Height96 cm
Length67 cm
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Length67 cm
Height96 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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