1967 SEYMOUR CHWAST – VISIT DANTE’S INFERNO – THE END PLACE – ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER
SEALED – NEW OLD STOCK – NEVER DISPLAYED
Original vintage 1967 psychedelic graphic art poster featuring the striking illustration and slogan:
“Visit Dante’s Inferno. The End Place.”
Designed by renowned American graphic designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast, this large-format poster is a distinctive example of the bold, experimental visual culture of the 1960s.
POSTER DETAILS
* Artist: Seymour Chwast
* Title: Visit Dante’s Inferno – The End Place
* Date: 1967
* Publisher/Distributor: Famous Faces, Norristown, Pennsylvania
* Dimensions: Approximately 24 x 37 inches
* Format: Original vintage rolled paper poster
* Condition: Sealed, unused new old stock
* Artwork: Psychedelic, surrealist, pop art, counterculture
ABOUT SEYMOUR CHWAST
Seymour Chwast is one of the most influential American graphic designers of the twentieth century and a founding member of the legendary Push Pin Studios.
His innovative approach to illustration and typography helped transform American graphic design during the 1960s.
Chwast’s artwork frequently combined historical references, humor, satire, expressive lettering, and vibrant colors.
His work has been exhibited internationally and is represented in major museum and graphic design collections.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Created in 1967, this poster offers a colorful, humorous interpretation of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno.
Rather than portraying Hell through conventional religious imagery, Chwast presents an eccentric orange devil-like figure wearing a patterned vest and polka-dot tie.
The character smokes a pipe while surrounded by smaller surreal figures against a brilliant blue background.
The slogan “Visit Dante’s Inferno. The End Place.” transforms the literary subject into a satirical travel advertisement.
The poster’s combination of vivid color, playful imagery, and unconventional composition reflects the experimental graphic design movement of the late 1960s.
The artist’s printed name, Seymour Chwast, appears along the right side of the artwork.
CONDITION – PLEASE READ
THE POSTER YOU RECEIVE WILL BE SEALED, UNUSED, AND NEVER DISPLAYED.
This poster comes from a collection of 16 original vintage examples.
One example was carefully unwrapped exclusively for photography to demonstrate the complete artwork.
The opened poster shown in the photographs is NOT the example being sold.
Your purchase will be fulfilled with a separate, sealed example from the collection.
These posters have remained rolled in protective packaging and have never been hung, framed, or displayed.
The poster being sold has no known condition issues, although minor age-related storage characteristics cannot be completely ruled out while sealed.
COLLECTOR INTEREST
This poster will appeal to collectors of Seymour Chwast, Push Pin Studios, 1960s psychedelic art, vintage graphic design, counterculture memorabilia, surrealist illustration, and literary-inspired artwork.
Its large 24 x 37-inch format makes it an impressive display piece for framing.
SHIPPING
Your poster will be shipped rolled in protective packaging suitable for vintage paper collectibles.
YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE SEALED, ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1967 SEYMOUR CHWAST POSTER.
Final chapter photo shows posters wrapped and new.