Description
Celebrating Women’s Contribution to Poster Art
This striking 1990 exhibition poster honors the pivotal role women have played in the history and evolution of poster design. Organized by the Centre des Congrès in Geneva (June 6–7, 1990), the “Women in Posters” exhibition brought together 200 works spanning from 1843–1980, documenting the creative achievements of female poster artists and designers across more than a century.
Bold Modernist Design
Eric Kellenberger’s composition exemplifies the geometric abstraction and bold color palette of Art Deco-influenced modernism. The stylized female profile, rendered in burnt orange and coral tones against deep forest green, commands immediate visual attention. Her elongated hands and dramatic pose convey both elegance and strength—a visual statement about artistic agency and presence. The layered typography, reading “Femme et Affiche” (Woman and Poster), integrates seamlessly into the composition, reinforcing the poster’s dual purpose as both advertisement and artwork.
Historical Significance
This exhibition marked an important moment in recognizing women’s overlooked contributions to commercial and fine art poster traditions. The comprehensive scope—200 works across 137 years—presented a rare opportunity to examine gender representation in design history, making this poster a valuable artifact for collectors interested in both poster art and feminist art history.
Conservation & Condition
The poster has been professionally acid-free conserved and mounted on linen, ensuring archival stability and long-term preservation. It remains in very good condition with vibrant color saturation and crisp details throughout. This is an original lithograph vintage poster—not a reproduction. All pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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