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Olympische Spiele / Stockholm 1912.
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ARTIST
OLLE HJORTZBERG (1872-1959)
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Artist: OLLE HJORTZBERG (1872-1959)
Size: 29 x 40 1/4 in./73.8 x 102.2 cm
Condition: A-/ Horizontal fold.
Printer: A. Börtzells, Stockholm
Reference: Olympics, p. 21; Olympic Posters, 13; Ateny-Atlanta, 5; Affiches 1000, 0104 (var); PAI-LIX, 501
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Olympics; Sports
Olympische Spiele / Stockholm 1912.
The Games of the Fifth Olympiad saw the birth of the first official poster for the events. Held in Stockholm, a nude Swedish athlete brandishes his country’s flag in the foreground, while an orange streamer artistically covers his modesty. Behind him in equally enthusiastic procession are male athletes from other countries, each with his respective flag. This poster was printed in 16 languages and three size variants, of which this is the largest, German text version.
Size: 29 x 40 1/4 in./73.8 x 102.2 cm
Condition: A-/ Horizontal fold.
Printer: A. Börtzells, Stockholm
Reference: Olympics, p. 21; Olympic Posters, 13; Ateny-Atlanta, 5; Affiches 1000, 0104 (var); PAI-LIX, 501
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Olympics; Sports
Olympische Spiele / Stockholm 1912.
The Games of the Fifth Olympiad saw the birth of the first official poster for the events. Held in Stockholm, a nude Swedish athlete brandishes his country’s flag in the foreground, while an orange streamer artistically covers his modesty. Behind him in equally enthusiastic procession are male athletes from other countries, each with his respective flag. This poster was printed in 16 languages and three size variants, of which this is the largest, German text version.
