Designer: | Andersen, Ib (1907-1989) |
Country: | Denmark |
Decade: | 1960 |
Year: | 1965 |
Dimensions: | 170 x 62 cm | 66.93 x 24.41 inches |
Condition: | Very good/excellent | | A-/B+ |
Linen backed | |
Publisher: | Politiken |
Printed by: | Henrik Sandbergs Stentrykkeri København |
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Ib Andersen designed this striking poster in 1965 to advertise the Danish Newspaper Politiken, and it features a charming cubism style. The poster is a stone lithograph printed in sixteen colors and spans across two sheets.
Ib Andersen was a prominent Danish artist, graphic designer, and architect known for his exceptional talent in various fields. He served as the art editor of Politiken newspaper from 1934 until his passing in 1969, leaving a lasting imprint on the newspaper's visual style. Apart from his work in publishing, Andersen was also a successful commercial artist, lending his skills to create book covers and becoming a key figure in the development of Danish poster design.
This original vintage poster is in ecellent condition and has been expertly mounted on linen, with only minor restoration work.