Product description
A 1942 concert poster with Duke Ellington on the bill (Classic Art-Deco).
About this 1942 concert poster
Concert posters are often the only surviving record of a particular line-up on a particular night. It was designed to promote a 1942 concert. Many concert posters listed several bands, capturing who shared the stage on a given night. Gig posters record the bands, venues and dates that shaped music history. Concert posters capture a moment in music history, down to the venue and the date. Concert posters were made to promote a single show, which is why so few originals survive.
Styling this vintage concert poster
For fans of Duke Ellington, this 1942 poster is a striking way to bring live-music history home. At 24×36″ it becomes a statement piece, while 11×14″ or 12×18″ fits shelves, desks and gallery walls. A black or antique-gold frame suits this vintage concert poster well and keeps the focus on the image. Build a gallery wall around this vintage concert poster: add two or three smaller prints that echo its colours and keep the gaps to 2–3 inches. Hang this vintage concert poster with its centre about 57 inches (145 cm) from the floor, or 8–10 inches above furniture.
At a glance
- Type: Vintage concert poster
- Performer: Duke Ellington
- Year: 1942
- Style: Vintage concert posters
- Collections: Vintage Concert Posters
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Available physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
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