Artwork
Ivan Meštrović the Southern Slav Sculptor
Ivan Meštrović the Southern Slav Sculptor is a poster by Ivan Meštrović. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1915 poster advertises Ivan Meštrović's exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Created as a lithograph, it showcases the artist's characteristic style.
Subject & Meaning
The poster features a stylized profile portrait of a man with braided or curly hair, conveying a sense of calm. The image is set against a plain black background, emphasizing the subject's facial features.
Technique & Style
The poster's design is marked by bold lettering and a simple, contrasting background. The title and other text are rendered in a distinctive font, with the year given in Roman numerals.
History & Provenance
The poster was created to promote Meštrović's exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, highlighting his work as a sculptor identified with the Southern Slav cultural heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ivan loved wood and metal more than canvas. He’d hike Croatia’s hills with a pocketknife, whittling figures before he could read. The Torso of Banovic Strahinja shows a knight carved so lean you count his ribs, he made…
