Hilscher, Hubert | 1973 | Green Monkey | Polish Poster | Cyrk | Circus | Polish School of Posters
Hubert Hilscher Poster Cyrk Green Monkey | Polish Posters | Cyrk Posters | Polish School of Posters
Hilscher, Hubert | 1973 | Green Monkey | Polish Poster | Cyrk | Circus | Polish School of Posters
Hilscher, Hubert | 1973 | Green Monkey | Polish Poster | Cyrk | Circus | Polish School of Posters
Hubert Hilscher Poster Cyrk Green Monkey | Polish Posters | Cyrk Posters | Polish School of Posters
Hilscher, Hubert | 1973 | Green Monkey | Polish Poster | Cyrk | Circus | Polish School of Posters

Hilscher, Hubert | 1973 | Cheeky Circus Green Monkey

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Incredible original first edition 1973 Polish Circus poster ‘Talking Monkey’ by Hubert Hilscher for the State run circus (Cyrk). Hubert Hilscher was trained as an architect before becoming a poster designer so his work is always very balanced. But, as here, also bursting with charm. This is a very iconic image and always makes us smile.

As with so many Polish posters there is a deeper hidden meaning, however, beneath the surface. From 1945-1989, when Poland was under strict Communist rule, monkeys were used to depict people in power. They often appear in the Cyrk (State circus) posters as there is also a famous Polish proverb which translates as 'Not my circus, not my monkey'. The design of the poster would have been to have a sly dig at the Communist state - not my circus, not my government.

Polish B1 size: 66.5 x 97.5 cm

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Incredible original first edition 1973 Polish Circus poster ‘Talking Monkey’ by Hubert Hilscher for the State run circus (Cyrk). Hubert Hilscher was trained as an architect before becoming a poster designer so his work is always very balanced. But, as here, also bursting with charm. This is a very iconic image and always makes us smile.

As with so many Polish posters there is a deeper hidden meaning, however, beneath the surface. From 1945-1989, when Poland was under strict Communist rule, monkeys were used to depict people in power. They often appear in the Cyrk (State circus) posters as there is also a famous Polish proverb which translates as 'Not my circus, not my monkey'. The design of the poster would have been to have a sly dig at the Communist state - not my circus, not my government.

Polish B1 size: 66.5 x 97.5 cm

BUING A VINTAGE POSTER

All of our vintage Polish posters are lovingly sourced from Poland and were the original editions commissioned by the Communist State to promote cultural events. Polish posters were printed in strictly limited runs to be displayed in town centres, theatres and cinemas - so any which survive have been lovingly rescued along the way.

For us, nothing comes close to the soulful charm of vintage Polish posters; the colours, the offset lithography, the matt paper. But please note, due to their age, many do bear marks of time.

We always do our best to describe any flaws, but if you have any questions at all about this vintage poster then get in touch and we’ll be happy to send you more info.