John Sjovard (1890-1958)
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John Sjovard (1890-1958)

EQUESTRIAN GAMES OF THE XVIth OLYMPIAD, STOCKHOLM 1956

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John Sjovard (1890-1958)
EQUESTRIAN GAMES OF THE XVIth OLYMPIAD, STOCKHOLM 1956
offset lithograph in colours, 1955, printed by Esselte, Stockholm, condition A-; not backed
40 x 25in. (102 x 64cm.)
Literature
Olympic Posters, p.62; Olympic Image, p.146
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Lot Essay

The XVIth Olympiad was held in Melbourne in 1956 however, due to quarantine restrictions in Australia, the Equestrian events were re-scheduled to take place in Stockholm in June 1956.
"This decision triggered the production of a striking poster by J. Sjosvard, an expert in drawing horses" (Olympic Posters, p.63)

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