1960s Traffic Safety Campaign Poster by Ib Antoni - Original Vintage Poster

Drawn in the early 1960s this poster perfectly, the minimalist work has a powerful message. 

The clever visual metaphor forms a skull out of a car tire, urging drivers to check their wheels. The Danish text on the poster can be translated into: "Are your tires worn out"

This poster was commissioned by The Council for Greater Traffic Safety in Denmark.

The poster artist, Ib Antoni (1929-1973), is a quite famous artist and received many prizes during his 20 year career. He created more than 300 posters in his career and among them is several Tivoli Garden, Visit Denmark and Wonderful Copenhagen posters. 

Antoni's favorite subjects was birds and smiling characters and his special line is always happy and romantic which makes this poster true to his cheerful style.

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Artist: Ib Antoni

Print: Lithography
 
Dimensions: 24 x 33.4 in (61 x 85 cm) 

Condition: Good condition - light signs of handling, areas of foxing and a few smaller tears on the edges - please see pictures.

Country: Denmark

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REF: L2302