Image 1 of đŸŽȘ Old Clown (Circus) – 1983 – Original B1 Poster by Andrzej Pągowski Polish School of Posters | 98 × 68 cm | Poland
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đŸŽȘ Old Clown (Circus) – 1983 – Original B1 Poster by Andrzej Pągowski Polish School of Posters | 98 × 68 cm | Poland

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đŸŽȘ Old Clown (Cyrk) – 1983 – Original B1 Poster by Andrzej Pągowski Polish School of Posters for the State Circus — a poignant, image-first take on the clown archetype | 98 × 68 cm | Poland 🎬 Introduction A quietly powerful entry in the CYRK canon, Andrzej Pągowski’s Old Clown distills the circus figure down to an emblem of pathos and wit. Typical of the Polish School’s late period, the composition privileges a strong central image over text, relying on expressive gesture and pared-back form to communicate mood at a glance. The “old clown” subject—equal parts playful and elegiac—aligns with Pągowski’s talent for humanist portraiture, where the face becomes a stage for narrative. Issued in 1983, during the twilight of the state-run circus system, the poster exemplifies how Polish designers turned utilitarian street advertising into sophisticated visual culture. The near-absence of copy, combined with bold, graphic immediacy, made these sheets perform like public art as much as promotion. ✹ Why It Matters CYRK posters occupy a singular niche: commissioned by the Polish State Circus yet created with near-complete artistic freedom, they became a showcase for the country’s most inventive designers. Pągowski—one of the key figures of the 1980s generation—extended the lineage of the Polish School with psychologically charged imagery and a refined graphic economy. For collectors, Old Clown bridges multiple interests: Eastern Bloc design, performance ephemera, and the enduring mystique of the clown motif. Originals in the Polish B1 format (approx. 98 × 68 cm) are the benchmark for this series; their street-use origins mean well-preserved examples are prized. The 1983 date places the piece after the first CYRK wave of the 1960s–70s, marking a mature, late-Communist iteration of the movement with sharper conceptual punch and restrained typography. 📐 Poster Details - Year: 1983 - Country: Poland - Size: 98 × 68 cm - Format: B1 (Polish) - Designer: Andrzej Pągowski - Poster No.: 165 🔎 Condition Very good vintage condition with minor edge wear from storage; presents cleanly and frames beautifully, with strong display presence commensurate with careful archival handling. Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
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ConditionVery goodColorsRed, Multi ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight98 cmWidth68 cmSigns of usageScratches

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