Jean Lurcat Stedelijk Museum Poster - Le Coq-Pêcheur Vintage Print

Artist: Jean Lurçat (French, 1892–1966)
Title: Le Coq-Pêcheur / The Fisherman Rooster (1947 c.)
Publisher: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Country of Origin: Printed in the Netherlands (1955)
Technique: Vintage lithographic museum exhibition poster
Dimensions: 70x50 cm
Status: Excellent vintage condition, unbacked 
 
About the Poster:
This highly sought-after 1955 Jean Lurcat Stedelijk Museum Poster showcases a spectacular mid-century lithographic reproduction of Lurçat’s masterful textile artwork, Le Coq-Pêcheur (The Fisherman Rooster). Published directly by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, the printing technique meticulously captures the heavy fibrous grain, rich weaves, and dimensional textures of the original woven tapestry. Set against a brilliant mustard-yellow ground, the stylized rooster stands proudly over its catch beneath a radiant abstract sun. The lower margin displays clean typography listing the comprehensive archival registry details of the publishing Dutch institution.
 
About the Artist / Institution:
Jean Lurçat was an influential French painter, ceramicist, and tapestry designer who single-handedly revolutionized and revived the historic art of modern tapestry during the 20th century. By combining medieval weaving mechanics with vibrant surrealist and cubist imagery, his graphic work achieved immense global acclaim. The publisher, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, founded in 1895, is world-renowned for its modern art curation. Throughout the mid-century era, the museum became a pioneer in graphic design history, setting global standards for museum-grade exhibition posters and typography.