Jean Richard Circus - Original Circus Affiche - 1980s

Original vintage poster of the famous French circus Jean Richard, created to promote the traveling show with classic circus iconography: clowns, ferocious animals, acrobatics and illuminated arena.

A manifesto with strong visual impact, characterized by an extremely theatrical and spectacular composition, with saturated red and blue colors typical of French circus advertising graphics from the late 1970s to the 1980s.

The work perfectly represents the esthetics of traditional European circus:
- expressive-faced clown,
- tigers and lions in the foreground,
- atmosphere of a grand chapiteau,
- suspended aerialist,
- strong illustrative dynamism.

Particularly interesting is the original offset print with evident authentic characteristics of poster display:
- central folds original,
- slight wave in the paper,
- back with ink transparency typical of posters of the era,
- small marks consistent with real use for advertising posters.

Ideal poster for:
- collecting French circus posters,
- vintage and pop interior design,
- creative environments and artistic studios,
- retro theatre furnishings,
- collections dedicated to the circus world and traveling shows.

DETAILS:
Title: “Le Nouveau Cirque Jean Richard”
Era: 1980s
Technique: original offset print
Support: paper
Provenance: France
Typography: Imprimerie de la Tet / Perpignan
Format: about 38 × 56 cm
Conditions: good overall condition with authentic signs of time and use; present original folds from poster display, slight waves, small superficial marks and normal age-related imperfections consistent with advertising use and era.
Photos are part of the description of the lot.

The item for sale is the original poster shown in the photos.
Any ambient images are purely illustrative.
Frame not included.

SHIPPING:
The poster will be carefully protected and shipped in a professional rigid tube to ensure maximum safety during transport.