John Hassall lithograph poster titled Aladdin
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1868-1948
This collectible lithograph poster, titled "Aladdin," is a characteristic work by the English artist John Hassall (1868-1948). Known for his expertise in advertising art, Hassall employed a distinct style defined by the use of flat, bold color areas delineated by thick black outlines, a technique he refined during his career as a poster artist.
The print is executed on paper and features the title prominently at the top, accompanied by illustrative figures associated with the Aladdin narrative. The work is signed in the plate by the artist. Physically, the poster itself measures 74.5 x 61 cm, and it is presented within a frame measuring 80 x 57 cm. Hassall’s career, which included a long association with David Allen & Sons, significantly influenced commercial illustration and advertising design in England during the early 20th century, with his posters often appearing in the context of theater, literature, and children's fairy tales.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- paper
- Dimensions
- 74.5 x 61 cm (poster), 80 x 57 cm (frame)
Technical characteristics
- Printing technique
- lithograph
Design
- Title
- Aladdin
- Inscription
- Signed in plate
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- John Hassall
Catalogue references
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