Vratislav Hlavatý’s miraculous children’s poster illustration for 70s Soviet fairy tale.

• title: Vasilisa the Beautiful | Vasilisa prekrasnaya | Zakletá nevěsta | Soviet Union, 1939
• director: Aleksandr Rou
• with: Georgiy Millyar, Sergei Stolyarov, Lev Potyomkin

poster design: Vratislav Hlavatý, 1979

Poster is in A3 format (40.7 x 27.8 cm). Unfolded. Occasional slight crease and few little cracks on edges. Bit more crease on bottom right edge. Soft stain spots/dusty across. Folds in corners. Very nice condition.

Movie posters in our collection were promotional materials. Posters used on display in the cinemas across the former Czechoslovakia. They bear signs of their age.

***

Vratislav Hlavatý / Czech animator, graphic designer, fine artist /painting/, illustrator and typographer. Author of several award winning posters among his 82 total score. His movie posters were created with extraordinary naive, almost childish innocence, while themes of the movies could tickle serious issues sometimes. His unique visual style has brought him international recognition.

Award Winning Posters by Vratislav Hlavatý:

• 1977-1978 – 3rd prize The Hollywood Reporter Magazine / Silver Hugo at the International Film Festival in Chicago (Harold Lloyd)
• 1988 – honourable mention for The Best Poster of the Year (Get Your Vouchers and Take It Easy)

***

Discover other beautiful

illustrated posters designed in Czechoslovakia.

Or have a look at fantastic collection of

children’s posters available in our poster archive.

Subscribe to our newsletter for shop / blog highlights and special offers.
Note: 17% OFF coupon for the first time visitors: hello jozefsquare. FREE SHIPPING on 2 or more posters!
Please select as option in check out.