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One sheet 24.5 x 40 original
1928 Salzburger Festspiele (Salzburg Festival) advertising poster designed by the Austrian artist Leopoldine Wojtek.
Poster Details
Artist: Leopoldine Wojtek (1903-1978)
Event: Salzburger Festspiele (Salzburg Festival), a prominent annual music and drama festival held in Salzburg, Austria.
Year: 1928
Directors Listed: Max Reinhardt, Franz Schalk, Bruno Walter.
Design: The poster features a striking design combining a Greek theatre mask and a silhouette of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. This specific image was adopted as the festival's permanent logo, used ever since with the exception of the Nazi era.
Condition & Rarity: Original posters from this era are considered rare and often show signs of age, such as folds or tears, and are typically linen-backed for preservation.
This poster is a significant piece of art history, notable for its influential design and the later controversy surrounding the artist's political affiliations during the Nazi era. |
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