Decorative art poster from Turin Exhibition
- NMC/0980
- Item
- 1902
This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014.
Bistolfi, Leonardo
Decorative art poster from Turin Exhibition
This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014.
Bistolfi, Leonardo
Poster design for "The Highlanders Memorial Church" fundraising bazaar
Design for poster annotated by artist.
Miller, Archibald E Haswell
Detail from poster design of "The Highlanders Memorial Church" fundraising bazaar
Detail of Highland soldier in battle dress.
Miller, Archibald E Haswell
Poster for a performance of 'Le Dieu Nusku' and 'Narcissius'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised two dramatic performances of 'Le Dieu Nusku' and 'Narcissius' which were produced by Miss Dorothy Carleton Smyth and performed by students at The Glasgow School Of Art. The performances were in aid of raising funds for a war memorial to honour students and staff who served or were killed in action in World War One. The memorial was eventually commisioned in 1925 and was designed by former student Dorothy Doddrell. The image on the poster is a stone lithograph drawing by Maurice Greiffenhagen who was a tutor at The Glasgow School Of Art from 1906 until 1926. The reverse of the poster is annotated with the words "See Box".
Greiffenhagen, Maurice
Poster of boy and girl under trees with cat and dog
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster of boy and girl under trees with cat and dog. Created as part of Prof. Cizek's Juvenile Art Class, Austrian Junior Red Cross in Vienna, Austria. Annotated with 'Herta Breit 1924'.
Breit, Herta
Poster for 'LMS - The Firth of Clyde', for London Midland & Scottish Railway Company
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for 'LMS - The Firth of Clyde', for London Midland & Scottish Railway Company. Printed for the Foulis Archive Press, Glasgow School of Art by David J. Clark Ltd, Glasgow. Features artwork by Norman Wilkinson, 1925. The date of the poster is unknown but is believed to be the 1920s.
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La Raphaelle poster (Version 1)
La Raphaelle poster (Version 2)
Poster depicting the Wallace Monument, for the Scottish General Omnibus Company Ltd.
Hegarty, John MacGowan
Poster depicting Castle Campbell, Dollar. For the Scottish General Omnibus Company Ltd.
Hegarty, John MacGowan
Poster depicting Linlithgow Palace, for the Scottish General Omnibus Company Ltd.
Hegarty, John MacGowan
Poster for David Livingston National Memorial Flag Day
Miller, Archibald E Haswell
Poster of girl with hens and geese
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster of a girl being attacked by hens and geese. Created as part of Prof. Cizek's Juvenile Art Class, Austrian Junior Red Cross in Vienna, Austria. Annotated with the artist's name.
Breit, Jlse
Poster of girl holding flowers, entitled 'Fruehling/Spring'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster of girl holding flowers, entitled 'Fruehling/Spring'. Created as part of Prof. Cizek's Juvenile Art Class, Austrian Junior Red Cross in Vienna, Austria. Annotated with 'Herta Zuckermann (Aged 14 years)'.
Zuckermann, Herta
Poster of boy and girl with sunflowers, hen and chicks
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster of boy and girl with sunflowers, hen and chicks. Created as part of Prof. Cizek's Juvenile Art Class, Austrian Junior Red Cross in Vienna, Austria. Annotated with the artist's name.
Breit, Jlse
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster of a girl being attacked by geese. Created as part of Prof. Cizek's Juvenile Art Class, Austrian Junior Red Cross in Vienna, Austria. Annotated with the artist's name.
Breit, Jlse
137 Pioneer Company Concert Party
Poster advertising "International Merry Go Round".
Selby, Frederick
Poster for War Comforts Fund Dance
Part of Papers of Dorothy Campbell Smith, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Poster made from newspaper collage and white/yellow painted text on black background. Text reads 'War Comforts Fund Dance on Saturday 27th Nov 7-11pm Ticket 2/- Buffet. Glasgow School of Art, 168 Renfrew Street'. Label on back for 'The Unbroken Thread' exhibition.
Smith, Dorothy Campbell
Poster for 'Exhibition of Crafts', Edinburgh
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for 'Exhibition of Crafts', Scottish Craft Centre, Acheson House, Edinburgh, 08 Jul 1953-22 Jul 1953. The exhibition featured the work of students of Aberdeen School of Art, Dundee College of Art, Edinburgh College of Art and Glasgow School of Art.
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Poster for Scottish Book Exhibition
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for Scottish Book Exhibition at Stirling Library, Corn Exchange, part of International Fair Glasgow, Jun 1959
Barrett, Hugh
Poster for Modern Art Exhibition
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for Modern Art Exhibition at Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow, part of International Fair Glasgow, Jun 1959
Barrett, Hugh
Poster for Royal Ballet Season Theatre Royal
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for Royal Ballet Season Theatre Royal, part of International Fair Glasgow, Jun 1959
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Poster for Gorbals Film Theatre 1959 Festival, Kinematographia
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for Gorbals Film Theatre 1959 Festival, Kinematographia, part of International Fair Glasgow, Jun 1959
Barrett, Hugh
Poster for a lecture by Rayner Banham
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by architecture critic Rayner Banham which was held in the Haldane Building on the 21st of February 1962. Banham was also a prolific writer and is best known for his theoretical treatise 'Theory and Design in the First Machine Age' (1960) and for his book 'Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies' (1971). The poster states "Come on babey, do the mega structure" which is a pun on the 1962 pop song 'Loco-Motion' by Eva Boyd.
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Poster for Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Fashion Show poster (in aid of War on Want) for March 1963
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art production of 'The Noble Spaniard'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised The Glasgow School Of Art's dramatisation of Somerset Maugham's play The Noble Spaniard. This event was held at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Gray, H
Poster for a performance of 'Tiger At The Gates'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a production of the play 'Tiger At The Gates' presented by The Glasgow School Of Art. The play was produced by Gordon M Ross and held at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the 25th and 26th of February 1965. Tickets for this event were priced at 4/- and 6/-.
Grant, Christopher
Poster for a lecture by Ian Breakwell entitled 'Continuous Diary'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by the artist Ian Breakwell that was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre at The Glasgow School Of Art. Breakwell is well known for working in a variety of mediums including print, installation, film and photography, however he is best known for making work based around his diary entries. He is also associated with The Artist Placement Group, an organisation set up in 1966 to bring art practice into hospitals and prisons. This particular lecture focused on work made between 1965 and 1967. The reverse of the poster is annotated with "J.Cosgrove".
Cosgrove, James
Poster for a Mackintosh exhibition in Darmstadt
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
The poster advertised an exhibition of work by the Scottish architect, artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The show was held in the German town of Darmstadt, known for its Art Nouveau architecture and design. The show was held in the Hesse State Museum and was open from the 27th of February to 4th of May 1969. The poster is a graphic design by Fritz Fischer.
Fischer, Fritz
Poster for a performance of 'Alice In Wonderland' at The Glasgow School Of Art
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an experimental dramatisation and adaptation of Alice In Wonderland written by Malcolm Lochhead and Joan Palmer. Performances were held in The Glasgow School Of Art's lecture theatre and ran from the 11th to the 15th of March 1968. Tickets were priced at £6 with a discounted price of £3 for concessions.
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Poster for a Centenary Exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition marking the centenary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's birth. The show itself was held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and was open to the public from the 30th of October to 5th of December 1968. The exhibition was sponsored by the Edinburgh Festival Society and arranged by the Scottish Arts Council.
David J Clark Ltd
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for exhibition 'Glasgow Society of Lady Artists' Club Exhibition of Founder Members and Exhibitors 1882 c. 1920', 10 Jun 1968-29 Jun 1968. The exhibition was held with the assistance of the Scottish Arts Council. The venue is not explicitly stated but is believed to be Glasgow.
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Anderson, Agnes Violet
Poster for Mackintosh exhibition in Vienna
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for Mackintosh exhibition at the Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts [Museum of the 20th century] in Vienna, Austria, 07 Jun 1969-20 Jul 1969.
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Poster for staff and student event entitled 'A Brew Up For Bob Mitchell In The Staff Lounge'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an event held in the staff lounge at The Glasgow School Of Art in honour of maintenance staff member Bob Mitchell. The poster features a caricature of Bob Mitchell illustrated by Danny Ferguson who was a lecturer at The Glasgow School Of Art. Although his main duty was maintaining the school's boiler system, Mitchell was also a reliable handy man. He is credited for constructing huge billboards which were errected in front of The Glasgow School Of Art's Newbery Tower to advertise events happening during Activities Week. These various talks and events were advertised on large scale posters, many of which can now be found in The Glasgow School Of Art's poster collection.
Ferguson, Danny
Poster for a lecture by Cedric Price
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by architect, teacher and writer Cedric Price. Price was known for his eccentric architectural designs that were perceived as both socially enabling and playful. The lecture was held in the Haldane Building at The Glasgow School Of Art on the 10th of February.
Stewart, Robert
Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the centre left section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for a lecture by David Hockney
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture by the artist David Hockney that was held on the 24th of February in the Haldane Building as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual Activities Week. A number of diverse events including lectures, concerts and shows took place during activities week each year and would be advertised on huge billboards on Renfrew Street. An image of this poster can be found in The Glasgow School Of Art prospectus for 1972/73 on page 19.
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Poster for the 10th anniversary exhibition of Editions Alecto
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a 10th anniversary exhibition of the work of printmaking organisation Editions Alecto, who specialise in printing original editions of artists work. The event took place in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Museum as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week. During this week, posters advertising events were designed by staff and students and were displayed on large billboards on Renfrew Street. Many of these posters can now be found in The Glasgow School Of Art's poster collection. An image of this particular poster can be found in the school's 1972/73 prospectus catalogue on page 19.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the top left section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the bottom left section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster advertising Activities Week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised various events happening during The Glasgow School Of Art's activities week in 1971. The poster details a number of film screenings and talks which took place in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. Other events included visits to the National Engineering Laboratory in East Kilbride and to an exhibition of prints by the London based printmaking organisation Editions Alecto. There was also an exhibition of work by John McInnes which was held in the Mackintosh Museum.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is one of nine sections of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
*Not available / given
Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is part of the centre section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
*Not available / given
Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the top centre section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
*Not available / given
Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the centre right section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
*Not available / given
Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the bottom centre section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
*Not available / given
Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the bottom right section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
*Not available / given
Poster for a talk by Dr. L.A. Sayce
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a talk given by the physicist Dr. L.A. Sayce which was held at the National Engineering Lab in East Kilbride. The discussion focused on laser power and a demonstration followed.
Stewart, Robert
Poster for Jessie M King exhibition, London
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for 'A Scottish Arts Council Exhibition of the work of Jessie M King 1875-1949', at The Fine Art Society Limited, London 13 Dec 1971-14 Jan 1972
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Poster for an exhibition of work by Eduardo Paolozzi entitled 'Sci-Fi'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by the Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi. Paolozzi is known for his collage and sculptural works and he often made work in a public setting. This exhibition was held in the Newbery Foyer in the Newbery Tower at The Glasgow School Of Art.
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