EDITH AUFFRAY Galerie Matignon 34, 1975

Galerie Matignon 34, Paris, 1975

This original exhibition poster was produced for a solo exhibition of works by French artist Edith Auffray held at Galerie Matignon 34 in Paris from April 29 through May 7, 1975.

The poster reproduces a striking surreal still-life composition in which disembodied sculptural hands and a dagger rest upon a richly draped red surface, transforming everyday objects into a theatrical and psychologically charged tableau. Characteristic of Auffray’s poetic visual language, the image blends symbolism and illusion, inviting interpretations that oscillate between narrative suggestion and dreamlike ambiguity.

Active in the postwar Paris art scene, Auffray developed a distinctive style combining elements of Surrealism and symbolic figuration, emphasizing atmosphere, staging, and emotional tension.

Printed in the pre-digital poster era, the work exemplifies the refined tradition of Parisian gallery exhibition posters, functioning both as an announcement and as an autonomous artwork. Today it stands as a compelling document of the vibrant gallery culture of 1970s Paris.

Framing available upon request.