Waldemar Swarzy - Zwiedzajcie Zoo (Visit the Zoo)
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Vintage original poster from 1967 "Zwiedzajcie Zoo" (Visit the Zoo), depicting a tiger, was part of a series drawn by the legendary Polish artist Waldemar Swierzy to promote the Warsaw Municipal Zoo.
Swierzy's zoo posters have become iconic examples of mid-20th-century graphic design, even though they are original editions commissioned by the communist state to promote cultural events, being the only means of expression for artists of the time; a sublime protest against the regime shines through. Printed handmade, the color tone often varied in intensity. This poster comes from a small Venice gallery, the “Center Posters and Gadgets,” which closed in 1971 and mainly dealt with posters, for pop art.
Excellent condition.
The work is accompanied by the invoice and a certificate of authenticity and provenance.
Seller's Story
A Venice-based gallery, we operate exclusively and professionally online for 20 years, specializing in original author graphics, posters and artist's books. We select and offer works by internationally acclaimed artists, guaranteeing and referencing authenticity and provenance. We offer cataloging, valuation and art-advisory services.
Translated by Google TranslateVintage original poster from 1967 "Zwiedzajcie Zoo" (Visit the Zoo), depicting a tiger, was part of a series drawn by the legendary Polish artist Waldemar Swierzy to promote the Warsaw Municipal Zoo.
Swierzy's zoo posters have become iconic examples of mid-20th-century graphic design, even though they are original editions commissioned by the communist state to promote cultural events, being the only means of expression for artists of the time; a sublime protest against the regime shines through. Printed handmade, the color tone often varied in intensity. This poster comes from a small Venice gallery, the “Center Posters and Gadgets,” which closed in 1971 and mainly dealt with posters, for pop art.
Excellent condition.
The work is accompanied by the invoice and a certificate of authenticity and provenance.
Seller's Story
A Venice-based gallery, we operate exclusively and professionally online for 20 years, specializing in original author graphics, posters and artist's books. We select and offer works by internationally acclaimed artists, guaranteeing and referencing authenticity and provenance. We offer cataloging, valuation and art-advisory services.
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Edition
Limited edition
Artist
Waldemar Swarzy
Title of artwork
Zwiedzajcie Zoo (Visit the Zoo)
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Poland
Year
1967
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
96.5 cm
Width
67 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Social Realism
Sold with frame
No
Period
1960-1970
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