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Gorgeous theatre poster from Persian ballet, 'The Flowers of Allah', performed in London at the Alhambra Theatre, on 9 May 1913.

From the V&A museum collection.

More on the history of theatre posters:
https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/theatre-posters-an-illustrated-history/

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Writing: Alhambra The Flowers of Allah Persian Ballet by Tkosloff Costumes by Paul Poiret Scenery by Ronsin 8d a Mile Theatre poster on turquoise background with dancer in the left-hand side posing with left-hand outstretched and right arm behind wearing a red tunic and black billowing half trousers. The dancer is on a balcony with a small plant/shrub on the right-hand and in the foreground lined with pink flowers. In the background is a scene with minaret structured buildings. Description from the V&A: 'The poster illustrates the Persian ballet The Flowers of Allah, somehow incorporated into its London theme, and starring the willowy dancer Phyllis Monkman as a shackled prisoner. Unlike many modern posters, the image of this poster faithfully reproduced the scenery by Ronsin and one of Poiret's costumes. In keeping with the Asian theme, Benda used curved letter forms for his graphics, on everything but the title '8d a Mile'. The lines are clear and simple, with flat areas of colour contrasting with the more decorative footlight flowers and the leaves of the tree. The poster was printed by David Allen & Sons, one of the most prolific printers of posters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.' Source: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1154514/print-benda-georges-kugelmann/
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