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Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Poster
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- Title:
- Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Poster
- Artist:
- Julio Kilenyi
- Printer:
- Union Litho Co. Inc.
- Production place:
- Los Angeles
- Date:
- 1932
- Period:
- 20th century CE
- Title:
- Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Poster
- Artist:
- Julio Kilenyi
- Printer:
- Union Litho Co. Inc.
- Production place:
- Los Angeles
- Date:
- 1932
- Period:
- 20th century CE
- Material:
- Paper, Textile
- Dimensions:
- 99 × 61 × 0.1 cm
The poster for the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles was created by Julio Kilenyi (1885-1959), a sculptor and medal designer who emigrated from Europe to Argentina and, later, to the United States.
This poster was inspired by an ancient Greek custom, whereby young athletes announced the upcoming Olympic Games. Kilenyi achieved a vivid 3D effect by first shaping a clay model, which he then photographed. In the final phase, he coloured the black and white photo by using lithography printing.
In addition to the poster, Kilenyi also designed the participation medal for the Games.
