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SEVILLA – SEMANA SANTA, 1951

Artist: Pablo Sebastián

Date: 1951

Origin: Spain

Printer: Unknown

Size: 15½ x 19¾ inches

Print Type: Lithography

Condition: Excellent “A” on linen

Description and History

Rare original Spanish travel poster promoting the famous Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations in Seville, created in 1951 by the artist Pablo Sebastián. This striking lithograph captures the solemn majesty and deep religious tradition of the city’s processions—one of Spain’s most important annual events, marked by candlelit parades, penitents, and richly adorned religious icons carried through the streets.

Sebastián’s design reflects the atmosphere of devotion and pageantry associated with Andalusian Catholic culture during the postwar era, emphasizing the emotional intensity and dramatic light that characterize Seville’s Holy Week observances.

Comments:

Authentic original 1951 lithograph in Excellent “A” condition, professionally linen-backed. A fine and scarce example of Spanish religious and cultural poster art from the mid-20th century.

About Us:

With over 30 years of experience, Poster France LLC and Poster Classics SRL have been dedicated to curating and offering vintage posters. Our journey began in the 1980s as a passionate hobby that evolved into a substantial collection, transitioning into a wholesale and eventually a retail venture. Our passion extends to all forms of vintage posters, from travel to theater, and everything in between. Notably, we specialize in the rich traditions of French and Italian Poster Art.

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