Dessins 1958

This original 1958 exhibition poster was created for a show of Jacqueline Lamba’s drawings at the Galerie Lucy-Krohg in Paris. Lamba, a key figure in the Surrealist movement, was known for her deeply evocative and poetic works, blending dreamlike imagery with expressive linework. The exhibition, which ran from January 17 to February 6, 1958, highlighted her mastery of drawing as a medium of surrealist exploration and emotional depth.

The poster’s black-and-white linocut-style design reflects Lamba’s bold artistic approach, incorporating fluid, organic shapes that evoke natural forms, movement, and subconscious symbolism. The hand-drawn typography adds to the poster’s raw, spontaneous energy, aligning with Surrealism’s emphasis on free expression and dreamlike aesthetics.

As a painter, illustrator, and poet, Jacqueline Lamba was deeply intertwined with the Surrealist circle, married for a time to André Breton, and closely associated with artists like Frida Kahlo, Dora Maar, and Leonora Carrington. Though often overshadowed by her male contemporaries, Lamba’s work has been increasingly recognized for its lyrical intensity and deeply personal vision.

This poster not only serves as a rare artifact of mid-century Parisian avant-garde exhibitions but also stands as a testament to Lamba’s powerful artistic legacy. Collectors of Surrealist ephemera and vintage exhibition posters cherish such pieces for their historical significance and striking visual impact.

 Exhibition - Flower - Surrealism

Galerie Lucie-Krohg. Muse of surrealism

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