1982 World Cup Poster, Elche Spain 82 Espana, Copa del Mundo de futbol, Richard Topor, football, soccer, original sport wall art decor

This an original World Cup poster of the Elche stadium from Spain's 1982 World Cup Football showing an early football game within the head and body of the "Lady of Elche". On early football-mad Princess Leia?
Copa del Mundo de Futbol - Espana 82
Design by Jiri Kolar
Dimensions: 37.5 in x 23.5 in (95 cm x 60 cm)
Condition: some rough edges, some white marks, see photos.

On the edge of the poster it reads, "Jiri Kolar © Societe de production des affiches Maeght, Paris"

The 1982 FIFA World Cup was the 12th FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial football tournament for men's senior national teams, and was played in Spain from 13 June to 11 July 1982. The tournament was won by Italy, who defeated West Germany 3–1 in the final held in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the capital, Madrid. It was Italy's third World Cup title, but their first since 1938. The defending champions, Argentina, were eliminated in the second round (finishing third and last in their group). Algeria, Cameroon, Honduras, Kuwait and New Zealand made their first appearances in the finals.

The Lady of Elche is a limestone bust that was discovered in 1897, at La Alcudia, an archaeological site on a private estate two kilometers south of Elche, Spain. It is now exhibited in the National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid. It is generally known as an Iberian artifact from the 4th century BC, although the artisanship suggests strong Hellenistic influences. According to The Encyclopedia of Religion, the Lady of Elche is believed to have a direct association with Tanit, the goddess of Carthage, who was worshiped by the Punic-Iberians.

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.

These posters will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.

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