The Firebird and Petrushka
Poster
1983 (printed)
1983 (printed)
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Poster advertising a production of the two ballets scored by Stravinsky at the Hrvatski Narodno Kasaliste (Croatian National Theatre), Split, 1983.
Bucan was one of Croatia's foremost poster designers. In this image of the magical Firebird, the patterns of the composition seem to echo the strident energy of Stravinsky's music. Ancient Egyptian forms are also evoked in the flat leaf-forms and profile view of the figure. The scarlet beak and stiletto shoes add humour as well as touches of vibrant colour.
Bucan was one of Croatia's foremost poster designers. In this image of the magical Firebird, the patterns of the composition seem to echo the strident energy of Stravinsky's music. Ancient Egyptian forms are also evoked in the flat leaf-forms and profile view of the figure. The scarlet beak and stiletto shoes add humour as well as touches of vibrant colour.
Object details
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| Title | The Firebird and Petrushka (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | ink on paper, colour screenprint |
| Brief description | Poster by Boris Bucan entitled 'The Firebird and Petrushka', advertising ballet productions at the Croatian National Theatre, 1983. |
| Physical description | Poster |
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| Credit line | Given by the Artist |
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| Summary | Poster advertising a production of the two ballets scored by Stravinsky at the Hrvatski Narodno Kasaliste (Croatian National Theatre), Split, 1983. Bucan was one of Croatia's foremost poster designers. In this image of the magical Firebird, the patterns of the composition seem to echo the strident energy of Stravinsky's music. Ancient Egyptian forms are also evoked in the flat leaf-forms and profile view of the figure. The scarlet beak and stiletto shoes add humour as well as touches of vibrant colour. |
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| Accession number | E.498-1986 |
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| Record created | March 6, 2003 |
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