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420 - Hans Erni (1909-2015) - Smithsonian American Art Museum dona…
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Hans Erni (1909-2015) - Smithsonian American Art Museum donated by the American Container Company. 1970. Printed in the United States. 110x72cm. Original offset printed poster. 114,5x76cm Unlined. Condition A+, perfect state of conservation. Original decorative poster displaying a phrase from the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The artist was inspired by Etruscan art to create a perfect image. This poster is in the tradition of cultural posters produced for major museums. It highlights the dynamism and influence of one of the leading American museums devoted to the art of the United States. With its clear graphics and expressive composition, the image immediately attracts attention and conveys the spirit of openness and cultural dissemination characteristic of the Smithsonian Institution's museums. Hans Erni's style is characterised by fluid, elegant drawing, often combined with stylised forms and a great mastery of line. In this poster, the artist develops a harmonious and symbolic composition, true to his humanist approach to art, in which the human figure and dynamic forms often take centre stage. Born on 21 February 1909 in Lucerne, Switzerland, and died on 21 March 2015, Hans Erni was one of the most important Swiss artists of the XXᵉ century. A painter, illustrator, engraver and poster artist, he produced murals, book illustrations, stamps, posters and numerous graphic works throughout his long career. His work is marked by an abiding interest in science, culture and humanism. He has worked with numerous cultural institutions and international organisations, including UNESCO and the International Olympic Committee. Philosophy, history and decorative arts.
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About the sale Collection of an ink merchant, sale of posters n°17 and miscellaneous.
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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