Description
Swiss Industries Fair Basel (1938) – Donald Brun
A landmark example of early Swiss modernism, created for the 1938 Swiss Industries Fair in Basel. Brun assembles industrial symbols—gears, tubing, instruments—into a tightly balanced, emblematic composition set against a stark black ground. The clarity of form and controlled color anticipate the postwar Swiss Style while retaining a distinctly pre-war graphic boldness. Issued at a moment when Switzerland positioned itself as a center of precision and innovation, the poster carries both visual authority and historical weight.
Details
• Artist: Donald Brun
• Title: Swiss Industries Fair Basel (Schweizer Mustermesse)
• Year: 1938
• Origin: Switzerland
• Medium: Original lithograph
• Printer: Wassermann & Co., Basel
• Format: Vertical poster
• Condition: Linen backed, conservation restored
• Authenticity: Original vintage poster, not a reproduction
Condition
Grade A-. Professionally linen backed with minimal, conservation-grade restoration addressing original fold lines. Strong color and excellent overall presentation.
Dimensions & Framing
Dimensions: Standard Swiss poster size (exact measurements available on request)
Framing: Linen backed and ready for framing; suitable for museum-quality display
Provenance & Background
Produced for the Swiss Industries Fair (MUBA) in Basel, one of Europe’s leading showcases of industrial design and manufacturing, this poster reflects Switzerland’s interwar identity as a hub of technical excellence. Donald Brun, a key figure in the development of Swiss graphic design, distills industry into a precise visual language that would influence the emergence of the International Typographic Style in the following decades.
Authenticity
This is an original 1938 lithograph. It is not a reproduction. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Purchase & Shipping
Available for secure online purchase. Professionally packed for safe worldwide shipping.
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