Manet and the Sea Exhibition Poster
Promotional poster; mass-produced offset lithograph on paper • Commissioned by The Art Institute of Chicago for the exhibition "Manet and the Sea"
Style & Movement
Graphic Design / Museum Ephemera; highlighting Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Ink on medium-weight paper; commercial offset lithographic printing
Creation Period
2003
Dimensions & Format
Likely standard poster size (approximately 24 x 36 inches or 18 x 24 inches) currently rolled in a landscape-oriented orientation.
Subject Description
Exhibition branding for the Art Institute of Chicago's show held from October 20, 2003, to January 19, 2004. The text features a stylized script of Édouard Manet's name and secondary information about the institution and dates.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible in its original rolled state with no significant tearing or moisture damage visible on the exterior.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $40 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $25 USD
Provenance History
Acquired as a souvenir from The Art Institute of Chicago during the 2003-2004 exhibition cycle.
Art Historical Significance
As a piece of exhibition ephemera, it serves as a historical record of a major 2004 retrospective that explored Manet's marine paintings and their influence on Impressionism; it has little intrinsic art historical value but holds nostalgic/souvenir value.
Notable Features
Features the official font and branding for the 2003-2004 Art Institute of Chicago 'Manet and the Sea' exhibition.
Condition Issues
Minor edge curling from being kept in a rolled state; potential for surface scuffing if handled frequently without protection.
Conservation Recommendations
Unroll and flatten under weight using acid-free tissue; frame with UV-protective glass if display is desired to prevent fading of the blue ink.
Collector Notes
poster