Unframed reproduction of 'A Tale of One Night' – Alexander Black – 1962 – Leningrad State Puppet Theater

A museum-quality reproduction of a rare and exceptionally charming 1962 Soviet theatrical poster — Alexander Black’s design for ‘Сказка одной ночи’ (‘A Tale of One Night’) at the Leningrad State Puppet Theater, directed by the legendary puppet master Evgeny Demmeni. Printed on museum-quality matte paper, ready to frame to your own specification.

The composition is a delight: Puss in Boots flanked by marionettes, a bright yellow moon, and a giant hand manipulating Pinocchio — all rendered in muted teal, crimson, and golden yellow with bold, asymmetric Soviet typography. A piece of mid-century theatrical ephemera printed in a run of just 5,000 copies that rarely survived the decades. At 60 × 90 cm, it brings warmth, wit, and genuine art-historical depth to any interior.

Publication Details
Artist: Alexander Black (А. Блэк), 1907–1979
Playwright: Inna Bulyshkina
Year: 1962
Theater: Leningrad State Puppet Theater named after E. S. Demmeni
Original print run: 5,000 copies
Printing technique: Original colour lithograph
Style: Soviet Mid-Century / Theatrical Graphic Design

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Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

• Original poster size: 60 × 90 cm (23″ × 35″)
• Print size: 24 × 36 in (61 × 91 cm) — the closest standard size to the original
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!