Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Hastings Printing Company in 1962.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Untitled

Hastings Printing Company , 1962

Untitled is a poster by Hastings Printing Company. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1962 poster advertises a British variety show, featuring a typographical design with bold lettering.

About this work

Posters like this were the main way people learned about the lineup.

This 1962 poster helped advertise a British variety show.
It’s a typographical design—just words arranged in bold letters.
Variety shows packed theaters twice nightly back then.

The star’s name sat at the top, “topping the bill.”
Smaller acts filled the rest of the program.
Posters like this were the main way people learned about the lineup.

Look up the next poster from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This 1962 poster advertises a British variety show, featuring a typographical design with bold lettering.

Subject & Meaning

The poster highlights the star performer at the top, 'topping the bill', while smaller acts are listed below, reflecting the typical structure of a variety show programme.

Technique & Style

The design is characterized by its use of bold typography, a style common in advertisements for variety theatres in early 20th-century Great Britain.

Context

Variety shows were a popular form of entertainment before the advent of television and radio, with twice-nightly performances in dedicated theatres across Britain.

History & Provenance

The poster dates to 1962, a period when variety shows were adapting to the rise of cinema and television, with seaside venues being among the few to remain popular.