Waldemar Swarzy - Cyrk Ringmaster Horse

Original vintage poster from 1970, depicting a lion tamer with a horse’s head, was part of a series drawn by the legendary Polish artist Waldemar Swierzy to promote the Municipal Circus of Warsaw.
The Swierzy circus and zoo posters have become iconic examples of mid‑century graphic design, even though they were original editions commissioned by the communist state to promote cultural events, being the artists’ only means of expression of the era; 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 “centro posters and gadgets”, which closed in 1971 and focused mainly on posters and pop art.
Conditions: excellent, near mint condition
As a professional seller I issue with the artwork an invoice and a regular certificate of authenticity and provenance.