Description
Centered within a circular vignette, three idealized female figures recline and gesture outward from a stylized blue form, their bodies rendered with the polished, airbrushed sensuality that defines Aslan’s late-career poster work. The palette is soft yet saturated—creamy flesh tones, deep cobalt, and warm neutrals—set against a pale ground that allows the composition to float with a light, almost pin-up theatricality. Below, a montage of smaller character scenes stretches horizontally, grounding the otherwise emblematic upper image in narrative fragments.
Aslan, best known for his refined and often provocative depictions of the female form, brings a distinctly commercial elegance to the design. The figures are less individualized than archetypal—posed, luminous, and composed with a sculptural clarity that echoes mid-century illustration traditions while adapting them to the glossy visual culture of the late 20th century. The typography, with its flowing script for the title, reinforces the playful, slightly nostalgic tone.
Within the context of French grande posters of the 1980s, this work reflects a shift away from strict modernist abstraction toward a more figurative, market-driven aesthetic. Still, Aslan’s unmistakable hand—precise, controlled, and unapologetically stylized—anchors the piece, making it a recognizable example of his enduring visual language.
Condition
Archival linen-backed with visible restoration to original fold lines. Some light surface wear and handling marks remain, consistent with age and use. Color remains stable, with no significant fading. Overall, good condition.
Authentication
This is an original theatrical-release poster, printed in 1988.
It is not a reproduction or reprint.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and fully guaranteed as vintage.
Aslan (Alain Gourdon)
Size:46.25″ x 61.75″
Year: 1988
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