San Mateo Rally
One Sheet vintage poster for the
IV Rallye Automovilista San Mateo and the Gran Premio Ciudad de VALLADOLID, held on September 13, 1964.
Poster Details
The poster features stylized, geometric representations of racing cars, numbered 4, 11, and 7, set against an orange-pink background with vertical lines. Key textual information from the poster includes:
Event Names: IV Rallye Automovilista San Mateo and Gran Premio Ciudad de Valladolid.
Date: 13 de Septiembre de 1964 (September 13, 1964).
Artist: Signed by "f. hidalgo" in the lower-left corner.
Design: Reflects mid-century modern graphic design with bold, flat colors and abstract vehicle forms.
The signature "
f. hidalgo" on this 1964 racing poster most likely refers to Francisco Hidalgo (1929–2009), a prominent Spanish artist and photographer known for his diverse career in graphic arts.
About the Artist: Francisco Hidalgo
Background: Born in Spain, Hidalgo was a multifaceted artist who studied at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, as well as in Barcelona and Paris.
Early Career: He began as a cartoonist at age 14, with his work published in Barcelona. His early graphic skills are evident in the bold, geometric style of this 1964 poster.
Style and Evolution: He was part of the Post-War Ecole de Paris. While he is widely celebrated for his later work in photography, particularly his "Sentimental Journey" series featuring dreamlike, soft-focus cityscapes, his early career was defined by illustration and graphic design.
Legacy: His work as an illustrator and poster artist often captured the dynamic spirit of mid-century Spain, as seen in his advertisements for regional events like the Rallye San Mateo in Valladolid.
IV Rallye Automovilista San Mateo and the Gran Premio Ciudad de VALLADOLID, held on September 13, 1964.
Poster Details
The poster features stylized, geometric representations of racing cars, numbered 4, 11, and 7, set against an orange-pink background with vertical lines. Key textual information from the poster includes:
Event Names: IV Rallye Automovilista San Mateo and Gran Premio Ciudad de Valladolid.
Date: 13 de Septiembre de 1964 (September 13, 1964).
Artist: Signed by "f. hidalgo" in the lower-left corner.
Design: Reflects mid-century modern graphic design with bold, flat colors and abstract vehicle forms.
The signature "
f. hidalgo" on this 1964 racing poster most likely refers to Francisco Hidalgo (1929–2009), a prominent Spanish artist and photographer known for his diverse career in graphic arts.
About the Artist: Francisco Hidalgo
Background: Born in Spain, Hidalgo was a multifaceted artist who studied at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, as well as in Barcelona and Paris.
Early Career: He began as a cartoonist at age 14, with his work published in Barcelona. His early graphic skills are evident in the bold, geometric style of this 1964 poster.
Style and Evolution: He was part of the Post-War Ecole de Paris. While he is widely celebrated for his later work in photography, particularly his "Sentimental Journey" series featuring dreamlike, soft-focus cityscapes, his early career was defined by illustration and graphic design.
Legacy: His work as an illustrator and poster artist often captured the dynamic spirit of mid-century Spain, as seen in his advertisements for regional events like the Rallye San Mateo in Valladolid.
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