PAUL COLIN the painter and decorator in front of his poster - Lot 137

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PAUL COLIN the painter and decorator in front of his poster - Lot 137
PAUL COLIN the painter and decorator in front of his poster created in 1935 for the Toulouse-Lautrec Ball, 1930s Photo, later silver print (1960s) Stamped and annotated on back Dimensions: 23.8 x 17.2 cm. Note: Paul Colin (1892-1985), French painter, decorator and poster artist, was one of the great creators of show and advertising posters between the wars. His graphic style, characterized by dynamic compositions and a strong stylization of forms, left a lasting mark on the aesthetics of the French poster of the XXᵉ century. He is best known for his collaborations with the world of theater, music hall and cinema. This photograph shows the artist facing the poster he produced in 1935 for the Toulouse-Lautrec Ball. The image, shot in the 1960s, bears witness to the bond between the artist and one of his emblematic creations, illustrating Paul Colin's role in the history of illustration and the modern poster.
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