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The Piece
This original vintage poster promotes the opera _Sonata Belzebuba_ (The Sonata of Belzebub) at the Teatr Wielki in …
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The Piece
This original vintage poster promotes the opera _Sonata Belzebuba_ (The Sonata of Belzebub) at the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw. Designed by Cyprian Kościelniak, the artwork features a striking geometric composition of stylized wolf-like figures howling beneath jagged white lightning bolts. The visual language utilizes a stark contrast of black, grey, and red typography to create a dramatic and ominous atmosphere, characteristic of the expressive Polish School of Posters style.
Why It Matters
- Cyprian Kościelniak is a respected graphic artist whose work is an integral part of the celebrated Polish School of Posters legacy.
- This piece exemplifies the artistic freedom of the 1980s Polish theatre scene, where posters served as metaphorical interpretations rather than literal advertisements.
Poster Details
Year: 1984
Country: Poland
Size: 68.0 x 98.0 cm
Designer: Cyprian Kościelniak
Condition
Good vintage condition. Displays genuine character and authentic patina, framing beautifully.
Please note: This piece shows light handling creases.
Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Shipped with care in a sturdy, heavy-duty tube.
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- Dimensions
- 38.58ʺW × 26.77ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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