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Cyrk
Polish one sheet iconic "Cyrk Lion" (often called "Stripey Circus Lion") Polish circus poster, designed in 1970 by the renowned graphic artist Hubert Hilscher.Artwork Overview Artist: Hubert Hilscher (1924–1999), a prominent figure of the Polish School of Posters.Year of Design: Originally created in 1970.Style: Psychedelic pop art with bold, colorful swirling lines and stylized anatomy characteristic of mid-century Polish graphic art.Subject: A whimsical lion performing a handstand. The word "CYRK" (Polish for "Circus") is integrated into the lower right corner.Context & Significance During the post-WWII era in Poland, circus posters were state-commissioned. Rather than using literal photographs or standard promotional text, artists were given complete creative freedom to treat the posters as pure artistic expression. Hilscher's vibrant, joyful lion became one of the most recognizable and enduring symbols of this movement. This specific image shows an original vintage print version (evident from the authentic paper aging and printing details on the bottom-left margin).
Cyrk - Mounted (Poster)
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Cyrk - Before (Poster)
Before