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ERIK NITSCHE (1908-1998)
139 • GENERAL DYNAMICS / EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE / BASIC FORCES. 1958.
50x35
3
/
4
inches, 127x91 cm. R. Marsens, Lausanne.
Condition A-: repaired tear through bottom margin; abrasions in image.
In 1958, following the success of his first series Nitsche went on to design posters on the theme of
Exploring the Universe
. Like their predecessors, they offer a modern, poetic and friendly approach to
progress. For this series Nitsche employs darker, more earthy and calm colors.
[800/1,200]
ERIK NITSCHE (1908-1998)
140 • GENERAL DYNAMICS / EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE / WEATHER CONTROL.
1958.
49
3
/
4
x35
1
/
2
inches, 126
1
/
2
x90 cm. R. Marsens, Lausanne.
Condition B+: abrasions in image.
[800/1,200]