This vintage poster for Double Crane cigarettes from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement posters, depicting fashionable women and Influenced by the rising Art Deco movement, recall the luxurious economic boom of early 20th century Shanghai, and display a blend of Western and traditional Chinese motifs. Today, this type of poster is prized by collectors and preserved in museum collections both for its artistry and for the unique glimpse it gives of the past.
Some paper damage and creasing.
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Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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Style:Art Deco(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Paper
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Place of Origin:China
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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Condition:ExcellentWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some paper damage and creasing.
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Seller Location:Santa Monica, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: JHW4Seller: LU7830241448442
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