{"product_id":"original-soviet-poster-tale-of-one-night-alexander-black-1962","title":"Original Soviet Theatrical Poster – ‘A Tale of One Night’ – Alexander Black – 1962 – Leningrad State Puppet Theater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArriving shortly — this original is currently in transit from our supplier. Reserve yours now; it will be dispatched within 1–3 business days of arrival at our studio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare, 60+ year-old original 1962 theatrical poster advertises the production of \u003cem\u003e“Сказка одной ночи”\u003c\/em\u003e (“A Tale of One Night”) by playwright \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/it\/name\/nm10926324\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInna Bulyshkina\u003c\/a\u003e — a highly respected Soviet playwright, folklorist, and screenwriter known for her enchanting children’s scripts — at the renowned \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.demmeni.ru\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeningrad State Puppet Theater\u003c\/a\u003e. Directed by the legendary puppet master and pioneer Evgeny Demmeni, the mid-century production combined whimsical fairytale elements with contemporary Soviet themes. Debuting in 1962, just a year after Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight, the show famously concluded with its puppet characters launching into the stars on a cosmic rocket ship — capturing the vibrant space-age optimism of the Khrushchev Thaw era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster’s striking artwork was crafted by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ru.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%91%D0%BB%D1%8D%D0%BA,_%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80_%D0%AD%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlexander Black\u003c\/a\u003e (А. Блэк, 1907–1979; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.culture.ru\/materials\/166787\/dni-blokadnogo-leningrada-v-risunkakh-aleksandra-bleka\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more\u003c\/a\u003e), a highly influential Leningrad artist, graphic designer, and scenographer. A. Black studied at the Leningrad Higher Art and Technical Institute, masked key monuments and industrial sites during WWII, and created a hauntingly honest visual chronicle of the Siege of Leningrad. Beyond his somber wartime graphics, his post-war work at Lenfilm and his magical set designs for children’s puppetry hold a cherished place in Soviet design history. Ephemeral lithographs like this were printed in limited quantities for street advertising and rarely survived the decades — making this piece an exceptional find for collectors of mid-century theatrical ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAesthetic Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a delightfully playful composition, this poster centers on a charming Puss in Boots flanked by marionettes, a bright yellow moon, and a giant hand manipulating Pinocchio. The visual style seamlessly blends traditional mid-century illustration with bold, asymmetric Soviet typography that dynamically wraps around the imagery. Its palette of muted teal, crimson, and golden yellow brings an authentic vintage warmth. Ideal for eclectically styled living spaces, children’s nurseries, creative studios, or mid-century modern interiors seeking an eye-catching historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Alexander Black (А. Блэк)\u003cbr\u003ePublishing House No.: 10, after N. Grigoreva\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1962 (inferred from production date; play staged 1962)\u003cbr\u003eTheater: Leningrad State Puppet Theater named after E. S. Demmeni\u003cbr\u003ePrint Run: 5,000 copies\u003cbr\u003ePrinting Technique: Original Color Lithograph\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 60 cm × 90 cm (23″ × 33″)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Excellent Vintage Condition (Grade A−)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear: Light, authentic signs of age — minor edge wear and gentle handling creases along the margins. No pinholes, no major tears, no significant discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Colors remain wonderfully vibrant and deep. Paper clean and structurally sound. Genuinely uncommon condition for a 64-year-old Soviet lithograph. Ready for custom framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003eTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003eStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant this design as a modern print? \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/framed-reproduction-1962-soviet-puppet-theater-poster-alexander-black\"\u003eView the framed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOr \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/unframed-reproduction-1962-soviet-puppet-theater-poster-alexander-black\"\u003ethe unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/digital-edition-1962-soviet-puppet-theater-poster-alexander-black\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47903864750306,"sku":"37","price":288.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-framed-poster-_in_-white-24x36-front-6a32fca345669_57cf673b-41ce-4baf-bcbd-0f548daf6f8d.jpg?v=1781791998","url":"https:\/\/red-archive-studio.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/original-soviet-poster-tale-of-one-night-alexander-black-1962","provider":"Red Archive Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}