Richard Smith (1931-2016) Original Olympische Spiele München, Advertisement Poster, Germany, 1972
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Richard Smith (1931-2016) Original Olympische Spiele München advertisement poster, Germany, 1972
Description - Richard Smith a key figure in the British POP ART movement, the painter and print maker produced a range of styles and is credited with extending the field of painting through his shaped sculptural canvases. He represented Great Britain in the Venice Biennale.
As did Tracey Emin.
As did Tracey Emin.
The graphic imagery of the 1972 Olympics is well regarded and employed the best artists.
Smith One a few British artists including David Hockney contributed.
A total of 29 international Artists were commissioned to create posters that were used to promote the German Munich, Olympic Games.
A total of 29 international Artists were commissioned to create posters that were used to promote the German Munich, Olympic Games.
Original, Colour offset lithograph and original poster from Edition Olympia 1972, fourth series.
Two small closed tears to top edge 2-3mm
Two small closed tears to top edge 2-3mm
Artist: Richard Smith
Medium: Olympic Games, Poster on thin card poster paper.
Edition: Olympia 1972 series, original
Edition: Olympia 1972 series, original
Framed: no
Print Size: 76cm x 51cm
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UK mainland signed for. Worldwide
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UK mainland signed for. Worldwide
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