Film poster Pojedynek o Południowy Szlak, 68x97 cm, paper, by A. Pągowski, Poland, 1970s
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The original film poster 'Pojedynek o Południowy Szlak' ('Duel for the Southern Trail'), designed by Andrzej Pągowski in 1979, exemplifies the renowned Polish Poster School of the late 20th century. Offset-printed on paper and measuring 68 × 97 cm, the poster was created for the Polish theatrical release of a Yugoslavian war drama during the Communist era. The composition centers on a painterly portrait of a soldier in a fur hat adorned with a red star, his face wrapped in bandages—a powerful, symbolic reference to the trauma of war. The palette features cool, muted blues, greys, and greens, contrasted by the vivid red of the title and star, while the matte, grainy surface recalls hand-painted techniques. The poster is preserved in good condition, with visible fold lines, minor paper loss, and discoloration consistent with its age.This poster gives voice to its era: the 1970s in Poland, when applied art became a vehicle for emotion and symbolism. The soldier’s portrait—restrained yet impactful—echoes the postwar unease of its time, balancing the brutality of its subject with a subtle, artistic sensibility. The handwritten, expressive title and melancholic hues reflect a period when the film poster was a space for individual artistic gesture and a visual dialogue with the audience.It can be displayed in the living room, a home gallery, or a mid-century modern setting, where the graphic language of the 1970s interacts with minimalist forms. The poster pairs well with
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Height98 cm
Length68 cm
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Length68 cm
Height98 cm
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