Artwork
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Untitled is a poster by Hastings Printing Company Ltd.. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This poster advertises a theatrical production, created using typography as its primary visual element.
About this work
Smaller black print lists names like Nicol Williamson and Susan Hampshire, along with details about the play’s showtimes and theater.
This poster is mostly white with black text. The biggest words are "The Ginger Man" in bold orange letters. Smaller black print lists names like Nicol Williamson and Susan Hampshire, along with details about the play’s showtimes and theater.
The poster looks simple but clean, with a phone number (SLO 1745) and a London address. It’s clearly for a 1963 play at the Royal Court Theatre.
If you like this design, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more vintage posters.
Overview
This poster advertises a theatrical production, created using typography as its primary visual element.
Subject & Meaning
The poster promotes J.P. Donleavy's comedy *The Ginger Man*, performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London, listing key actors and show details.
Technique & Style
The design features a predominantly white background with black text, accented by bold orange lettering for the title, creating a clean and simple visual arrangement.
History & Provenance
The poster was created for a production that opened on November 20, 1963, directed by Philip Wiseman and designed by Brian Currah.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hastings Printing Company Ltd.
Hastings Printing Company Ltd. made eye-catching 1950s–60s circus and event posters. Their 1957 Lord George Sanger’s Circus poster shows a red-and-white striped big top, lions, and trapeze artists in Malvern Link. In…
