Poster Print : Art Nouveau advertising postcard for Koh-I-Noor Pencils
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Art Nouveau advertising postcard for Koh-I-Noor Pencils
Art Nouveau advertising postcard for Koh-I-Noor Pencils. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14379826
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Austria Austrian Implement Jan16 Koh I Noor Lead Noor Nouveau Pencil Pencils Sharp
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your walls with Media Storehouse's Art Nouveau Poster Prints. Featuring this stunning, circa 1905 advertising postcard for Koh-I-Noor Pencils from Mary Evans Prints Online, our poster prints bring the classic Art Nouveau design aesthetic into your home or office. The intricate, flowing lines and vibrant colors of this beautiful poster are sure to captivate and inspire, making it a standout addition to any space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.5cm (23.4" x 15.2")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This Art Nouveau postcard showcases an elegant advertisement for Koh-I-Noor Pencils, circa 1905. The design, reminiscent of the intricate and organic forms characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, is a visual feast for the eyes. The central image features a stylized, yellow pencil with the Koh-I-Noor brand name inscribed in flowing, cursive script. The pencil is depicted as a precious gem, with the caption "Koh-I-Noor" translated from Persian as "Mountain of Light," further emphasizing its value and allure. The background of the postcard is adorned with intricate, sinuous patterns, reminiscent of the natural world, with delicate floral motifs and swirling vines. The colors are rich and warm, with a predominantly yellow and gold palette, reflecting the bright and sharp nature of the pencils. The Austrian company Hardmuth, which manufactured Koh-I-Noor Pencils, was renowned for its high-quality writing and drawing implements. The Art Nouveau design on this postcard would have appealed to the aesthetic sensibilities of the era, making it a desirable collectible and a status symbol for artists and writers. The postcard's intricate details and beautiful design continue to captivate collectors and art enthusiasts over a century later, making it a testament to the enduring appeal of Art Nouveau and the timeless allure of the written word.
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