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Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.
In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.
If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.
Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.
If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)
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- What is a theatrical poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A theatrical poster is a sign or a placard advertising a show or a play. It usually advertises coming attractions and is displayed in front of the theater or the lobby. Find a collection of antique and vintage theatrical posters on 1stDibs today.
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- What is a travel poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A travel poster is a poster that highlights points of interest, depicts the mode of transportation used to get to a specific location, or features activities available at the destination. Travel posters were used by hotels, airlines, railroads, and tourism companies to graphically promote their services to the public as well as advertise travel destinations. Find a collection of antique and vintage travel posters on 1stDibs today.
- What is a lithograph poster?1 Answer
International Fine Arts Consortium - IFAC ArtsMarch 22, 2021It's a print using an offset lithograph press. Although still used today it has been primarily replaced with digital printing. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024An artist may make a poster for a variety of reasons. Generally, posters are inexpensive to make, allowing them to be mass-produced and widely distributed. As a result, poster art can be an effective way for an artist to spread a message or communicate with a large audience. Posters can also advertise an event, exhibition or product. Finally, some artists may create posters of their paintings and prints to allow more people to purchase and enjoy their work. Shop a diverse assortment of art posters on 1stDibs.
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