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Half sheet original vintage poster for the 1949 Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama, which was held from August 21st to September 11th.
Poster Details
Artist: The poster was designed by an artist identified as Imrie (likely Archibald Brown Imrie, 1900–c. 1968).
Imagery: It features a central illustration of a violin, a trumpet, and a theatrical mask enclosed within a decorative laurel wreath. The silhouette of Edinburgh Castle is visible in the background.
Sponsor: The bottom of the poster includes an advertisement to "Fly There by B.O.A.C." (British Overseas Airways Corporation).
Dimensions: Original authentic prints typically measure approximately 76.0 cm x 51.0 cm.
Historical Context
The Edinburgh International Festival was established just two years earlier, in 1947, with the goal of reuniting people through art and culture following the devastation of World War II. By 1949, the festival was still in its infancy but had already begun to spawn significant offshoots, including what would eventually become the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe and the Edinburgh International Film Festival |
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