The Minister's Wife/theatre. Bulgaria.

This is an original vintage Bulgarian theatre poster for the play "Gospodja Ministershata" (The Minister's Wife), a renowned comedy by the Serbian playwright Branislav Nušić. Created by the distinguished Bulgarian graphic artist and poster designer Ludmil Chehlarov, the work was produced for the State Satirical Theater in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The poster's visual language is a classic example of Chehlarov’s minimalist and satirical style from the 1960s and 70s. It features a striking, oversized black hat that serves as a powerful symbol of authority and social status. The hat's exaggerated height literally and figuratively dwarfs the group of caricature-like figures crowded beneath its brim. These characters represent the social climbers and pretentious individuals that Nušić satirizes in his play, which explores the corrupting influence of power on a family when the patriarch becomes a government minister.
Ludmil Chehlarov was a pivotal figure in the development of Bulgarian poster art during the socialist era. His designs are celebrated for their high contrast, bold use of typography, and a sharp, intellectual wit that captured the essence of the satirical productions staged at the State Satirical Theater.
Size: 92x67 cm
Made in People’s Republic of Bulgaria
Printed in 1973
This is guaranteed 100% original item manufactured in
People’s Republic of Bulgaria (communist period). This is not a recent issue,replica or tourist souvenir.