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Original Ville d Anvers, La Glorie d Anvers, 1948 Lithograph linen-backed

1948

$1,250
£953.78
€1,085
CA$1,755.40
A$1,921.08
CHF 1,015.12
MX$22,929.35
NOK 12,954.22
SEK 11,847.69
DKK 8,104.39

About the Item

Original linen-backed vintage travel poster for Ville d'Anvers (Antwerp, Belgium). The expression "Ommegang," meaning "procession," is derived from the old Flemish words. The glory of Antwerp. Original lithograph, archival linen-backed, in very fine condition. Very minor edge minute tears remedied. As close to perfect as you will find for a 77-year-old poster. Printed in Belgium. Capture the pageantry and folklore of post-war Belgium with this striking original 1948 lithographic poster advertising the "Ommegang: La Gloire d'Anvers" (The Glory of Antwerp). This bold mid-century design highlights the historic pageant (Jeu Historique) of the City of Antwerp. The main visual features the commanding figure of Druon Antigoon, the legendary giant of Antwerp folklore, rendered in a striking, modernist graphic style typical of the late 1940s. Below him, a vignette of the procession captures the medieval spirit of the event. Brussels' Grand Place is crowded with spectators, including the Royal Family and their guests, for the annual Ommegang, or "walk about" in Dutch, which has been the city's major yearly event since 1549. Although historians believe it started as a religious ritual in the 14th century, the large parade and festival are now free of religious meaning and instead focus on local folklore and heritage. Dazzling and colorful, the Ommegang recalls the procession held to celebrate Charles's "Joyous Entry" into Brussels on June 2, 1549, when he, his son Don Philip, infant king of Spain and Duke of Brabant, and his sisters, Eleanor of Austria, Queen of France, and Mary of Hungary, watched as representatives from the city's crafts and trades, along with crossbowmen, processed around the Grand' Place. This is an original vintage lithograph poster and not a reproduction. The poster is professionally acid-free, conservation-mounted, linen-backed, and in excellent condition. Each poster comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We use sturdy, appropriate packaging to ensure it arrives safely. We strive to provide the most accurate and detailed descriptions and conditions of the artwork online.
  • Creation Year:
    1948
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Archival linen-backed, in very fine next-to-mint condition. A- Certificate of Authenticity. Archival linen-backed, ready to frame. Your chance to have a legendary giant (who looks most like a Viking) as well as a knight in shining armor!1250.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 121221stDibs: LU1404217347772

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