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International Music Festival Lucerne 1950
Artist: Hans Falk
Year: 1950
Size: 102 x 64 cm / 40.2 x 25.2″
About this poster
Hans Falk was not only considered one of the best poster designers in Switzerland from the 1940s on, but was also one of the most important Swiss artists of the 20th century. The sketch-like style of his paintings can also be found in his posters, as in this lovely advertisement for the 1950 “Internationale Musikfestwochen Luzern”, which today is called the Lucerne Festival.
Artist: Hans Falk
Hans Falk was born in Zurich in 1918. He studied at the Lucerne School of Applied Arts and then completed an apprenticeship as a graphic designer while attending the Zurich School of Applied Arts. In 1942 he designed his first poster, entitled “Ferien” (holidays). This was the start of Hans Falk’s career as one of the best Swiss poster artists of his time.
From 1950 to 1955, Falk taught at the the Zu... more
Hans Falk was born in Zurich in 1918. He studied at the Lucerne School of Applied Arts and then completed an apprenticeship as a graphic designer while atten ...
From 1950 to 1955, Falk taught at the the Zu... more
Poster details
- Poster No.: 5443
- Artist:
- Company: Internat. Musik Festwochen Luzern, CH
- Printer: J.C. Müller AG, Zürich
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- Size: 102 x 64 cm / 40.2 x 25.2″
- Printing technique:Lithograph in colours
- Condition:
A-
Very good condition. Picture preserved completely. Wrinkles and small tears, if any, restricted to edges. - Category:
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- Publications:Hans Falk, Ein Leben - Das Werk
