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Prins Virvelvind (Prince Whirlwind), Swedish release poster, c. 1920, Triangle Film, starring William Desmond and Bessie Barriscale
Description: Original Swedish release poster for Prins Virvelvind (Prince Whirlwind), a silent-era film issued by Triangle Film and starring William Desmond and Bessie Barriscale. Produced in Sweden circa 1920, this lithographic one-sheet features a striking, graphic composition centered on a uniformed figure set against radiating starburst forms, combining bold color blocking with expressive linework characteristic of early Scandinavian poster design. Printed using period lithographic processes, typical of Swedish production of the time, allowing for strong tonal contrast and clarity of form. As a work from the silent film era—when posters were created for short-term display and rarely preserved—surviving examples are comparatively scarce. Printer not identified. Linen-backed and in very good condition, with evidence of original fold marks that have been professionally stabilized; no paper loss or staining.
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