Created for the 1940 American Negro Exposition in Chicago, Robert Savon Pious’s poster commemorates 75 years of African American progress since emancipation. Held at the Chicago Coliseum, the exposition celebrated Black achievements in art, education, science, industry, and culture. Pious, an accomplished illustrator and educator, used the visual language of modern commercial poster design to give the subject a distinctly contemporary presentation.
Two monumental figures stand at the center, their outstretched arms presenting symbols of learning, industry, and achievement against a stylized Chicago skyline. Golden laurel branches frame the lower portion of the composition, while turquoise, lavender, yellow, and deep brown create a striking Art Deco-inspired palette. Bold geometric forms and simplified silhouettes give the poster an unmistakably modern character, while its emphasis on progress and accomplishment reflects the optimism and cultural ambition of the exposition.
🖨️ Print features:
– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
– Paper weight: 189 g/m2
– For indoor use only
– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″
🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:
– Printed and shipped from the U.S.
– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.
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