JEAN-MARTIN Les Petites Baigneuses, 1972

This original exhibition poster was produced for Les Petites Baigneuses, a solo exhibition by Jean-Martin held at Galerie Matignon 34 in Paris from November 15 through December 6, 1972.

The reproduced image presents a serene, symbolic female figure emerging from a dreamlike landscape populated by marine motifs and stylized natural forms. Combining classical references to the tradition of bathers with surreal and poetic imagery, the composition reflects the renewed interest in figurative symbolism that characterized Parisian gallery painting of the early 1970s.

With its balanced composition, softened palette, and refined graphic presentation, the poster exemplifies the elegant exhibition design of the pre-digital poster era, when gallery announcements were conceived as autonomous works of art. Today it stands as a compelling document of Avenue Matignon’s vibrant gallery culture and the enduring legacy of post-Surrealist figuration in Paris.

Framing available upon request.