WAGON LITS SUISSE – SCHLAFWAGEN – PETER KLASEN – 1990
Original serigraph by Peter Klasen produced in 1990 for Wagon Lits Suisse promoting Schlafwagen (sleeping car) rail travel.
Peter Klasen (b. 1935) is a German-born artist associated with the Nouveau Réalisme movement. His work frequently incorporates industrial and mechanical imagery, typography, and elements related to transportation and urban environments. This design reflects those themes within the context of European rail travel.
The painting of the same image has sold at Christie’s for £10,000. Original printing.
Printed in serigraphy by Graficaza, Paris.
Artist: Peter Klasen (b. 1935)
Title: Wagon Lits Suisse – Schlafwagen
Date: 1990
Printer: Graficaza, Paris
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Size: 26.5 x 35.5 inches
Condition: Mint condition, like new
Poster for the 5th festival of Jazz of Paris that took place in 1984 . with artwork by Alechinsky excellent rare
9ᵉ Festival de Jazz de Paris was designed by Peter Klasen in 1988 for the annual jazz festival organized by the City of Paris. The composition features a stylized saxophone on a vivid red background, paired with bold lettering announcing the festival dates, 31 octobre – 7 novembre 1988.
Klasen, a German-born artist associated with the European pop art movement, was known for his graphic, industrial-inspired imagery and strong color contrasts, which gave his posters a modern, urban character.
Printed by B&A, the poster was produced in lithography (some examples as serigraphs) and measures approximately 27.5 × 18.5 inches (70 × 47 cm).
Title: 9ᵉ Festival de Jazz de Paris
Artist: Peter Klasen
Date: 1988
Commissioner: Mairie de Paris / Festival de Jazz de Paris
