Czarna Carmen — Original Polish Film Poster (Wojciech Fangor, 1959)

A Masterpiece of Polish Poster Art

Step into the golden age of cinema with this stunning original Polish film poster for Carmen Jones (1954), the acclaimed American musical directed by Otto Preminger. Designed in 1959 by one of Poland's most celebrated artists, Wojciech Fangor, this poster is a rare intersection of fine art and cinematic history.

Bold, graphic, and unmistakably Fangor — the composition captures the sensuality and drama of the film with effortless elegance. A black silhouette of a reclining figure set against vivid yellow brushstrokes creates an image that is as powerful today as it was over six decades ago.

Film Details

• Original title: Carmen Jones
• Director: Otto Preminger
• Cast: Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey
• Year of poster design: 1959

About the Artist

Wojciech Fangor (born 15 November 1922) is one of the most significant figures in Polish visual culture. He studied painting clandestinely during World War II under Tadeusz Pruszkowski and Feliks Szczęsny Kowarski, and received his diploma from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw in 1946. During his tenure as a lecturer at the Faculty of Painting (1952–61), he designed over 100 posters and collaborated with leading architects including Lech Tomaszewski, Stanisław Zamecznik, Oskar Hansen, Zbigniew Ihnatowicz, and Jerzy Sołtan.

In 1961, Fangor received a fellowship at the Institute for Contemporary Art in Washington, D.C., followed by a Ford Foundation grant in West Berlin (1965–66). He emigrated to the United States in 1966, where he gained international recognition for his optical paintings, and returned to Poland in 1999. His work spans poster design, painting, sculpture, and exhibition design.

Reference: Schubert Z., Mistrzowie plakatu i ich uczniowie [Masters of the Poster and Their Students], Warsaw 2008.

Condition & Specifications

• Dimensions: 86.5 × 61 cm
• Condition: Very good
• Authenticity: Certificate of authenticity included
• Subject: Film / Cinema

This is one of Fangor's most sought-after and celebrated poster designs. A rare opportunity for collectors of Polish graphic art, vintage cinema memorabilia, or mid-century design.