This beautiful and colourful Bjorn Wiinblad poster from 1966 is an advertisement for Fratelli Spassosi or "The Chuckle Brothers", an Italian performing arts outfit who were performing across Europe in the 1960s. It shows a juggler with dark hair and moustashe spinning far too many batons and pins and drawn in such a way to show a very lively action scene, especially good at portraying movement about the hands and arms from juggling.
Designed by Bjørn Wiinblad
Printed by: Permild & Rosengreen
Dimensions: 39.5 in x 26 in (100 cm x 66 cm)
Bjørn Wiinblad was a Danish painter, designer and artist in ceramics, silver, bronze, textiles, and graphics. His work includes whimsical round-faced people, dressed in vaguely 19th-century costume. They are often surrounded by natural elements: twining vines, floral wreaths, and fantastical trees. When Wiinblad employed color, he did so with great assurance. His colors are saturated and strong—sometimes almost psychedelic—and are often supplemented with metallic gold or silver.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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