Artwork
Covent garden poster
Covent garden poster is a poster by Capital Print and Display Ltd.. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This poster advertises a concert at London's Royal Opera House, held on February 12, 1987.
About this work
On the right side, there are messy, colorful brushstrokes—reds, greens, yellows—splattered like paint on a tree branch.
This poster is mostly white with bold red and black text. The words "Garden Concerts" sit at the top. Below that, it names an orchestra and a conductor. On the right side, there are messy, colorful brushstrokes—reds, greens, yellows—splattered like paint on a tree branch.
The poster is for a concert in 1987. It lists songs by Mozart and Shostakovich. The brushstrokes look loose and fast, like someone dipped a brush in paint and swiped it across the page.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more posters like this.
Overview
This poster advertises a concert at London's Royal Opera House, held on February 12, 1987. It was produced by Capital Print and Display Ltd.
Subject & Meaning
The concert featured soprano Kathleen Battle, conducted by Bernard Haitink, with a program including works by Mozart and Shostakovich. The poster's design combines text and imagery to convey this information.
Technique & Style
The poster's predominantly white background is accentuated by bold red and black text, with colorful, expressive brushstrokes on the right side, evoking a sense of spontaneity and energy.
History & Provenance
The poster is associated with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, a renowned venue for classical music performances.
Artist & collection
Artist
Capital Print and Display Ltd.
These posters feel like a quick handshake with late-80s London—bold colors, clean lines, the kind of thing you’d peel off a rain-soaked wall and stick above your desk.
