Cyrk Horse Jumping Acrobat 1966 Polish Circus Poster, Adam Zalecki

A charming original Polish Cyrk poster from 1966, designed by Adam Zalecki. The image shows a playful acrobat performing on horseback, set inside a glowing circular form that gives the design a wonderful sense of movement and theatrical magic. Its rich purples, oranges and soft hand-drawn style make it a decorative and joyful example of mid-century Polish circus design.

Polish circus posters occupy a special place in the history of poster art. Rather than simply advertising a specific performance in a literal way, the artists of the Polish poster school often transformed circus subjects into witty, imaginative and highly individual works of graphic art. Acrobats, animals, clowns and performers became the starting point for bold compositions full of character and charm.

Adam Zalecki's design captures the wonder of the circus with great warmth and simplicity. The stylised horse and rider have an almost storybook quality, while the limited text keeps the focus firmly on the image.

This vintage film poster is sized 26 1/8 x 37 3/4 inches. It will be sent rolled (unframed).

• Year: 1966
• Poster Type: Polish B1
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• Art By: Adam Zalecki
• Rolled/Folded/Other: Folded/Rolled
• Condition: Near Mint/Mint
• Condition Details: Originally folded (as issued), but stored flat a long time and folds barely noticeable. Superb condition.