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Jean CarluCirca 1930 Art Deco poster by the renowned French graphic artist Jean CarluCirca 1930
Circa 1930
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About the Item
This circa 1930 Art Deco poster, designed by the renowned French graphic artist Jean Carlu, captures the modernist spirit and technical innovation of the Théâtre Pigalle. Located in Paris, the Théâtre Pigalle was a cutting-edge performance venue, celebrated for its advanced stage mechanics and revolutionary lighting systems. This poster was created to promote its state-of-the-art technology, emphasizing both its lighting ("ses éclairages") and stage machinery ("sa machinerie").
Carlu’s design is a striking composition of geometric abstraction, bold typography, and symbolic imagery, embodying the Machine Age aesthetics of the early 20th century. The focal point is a spiral staircase, drawn with precise architectural detail, encased within a circular frame that radiates with a spectrum of colors. This rainbow gradient suggests the dynamic effects of stage lighting, reinforcing the poster’s theme of theatrical innovation.
The background is stark black, allowing the mechanical and architectural elements to stand out. Fine white technical line drawings, resembling engineering blueprints, extend from the main circular form, depicting stage machinery and pulley systems. This interplay of mechanical precision and abstract design aligns with the Art Deco movement, which celebrated progress, technology, and streamlined modernity.
Jean Carlu, a pioneer of modern graphic design, was known for his constructivist influences and avant-garde approach to commercial art. His posters often blended functionalism with aesthetic boldness, making use of dynamic typography, abstract forms, and striking contrasts. In this particular piece, the angled placement of the words "Théâtre Pigalle" adds a sense of movement and theatricality, drawing the viewer’s eye across the composition. The choice of a diagonal layout and industrial elements reflects the influence of Bauhaus and Constructivist design, both of which emphasized form following function.
During the early 20th century, graphic design became a powerful tool for cultural institutions, and the Théâtre Pigalle, with its modernist ambitions, embraced this new visual language. This poster not only serves as advertisement but also as a statement of the theater’s identity, positioning it as a hub of contemporary innovation.
Today, original Jean Carlu posters are highly collectible, valued for their historical significance and design ingenuity. This particular piece is a testament to the elegance of early modernist graphic design, bridging the worlds of theater, architecture, and industrial progress. It remains a bold visual representation of an era that embraced the future with confidence and style.
Show - Light - Art Deco - France
Its lighting Its machinery
- Creator:Jean Carlu (1900 - 1997, French)
- Creation Year:Circa 1930
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215975252
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