Concours Hippique Geneve poster | Grand-Saconnex Horse Show 1957 | Edouard Elzingre Édouard Elzingre (1898-1985) was a Swiss artist and poster designer who gained prominence in the early 20th century. Elzingre was a prolific poster artist, creating designs for a variety of clients, including tourism boards, transportation companies, and consumer products. Elzingre was probably best known for his equine-themed posters, which showcased his love for horses and his skill in capturing their beauty and power. Many of his equestrian posters were produced to advertise Horse Shows. The Concours Hippique Geneve poster on this listing features a stunning rendering of a beautiful horse’s head. One of his most notable works is a poster image that features an accurate and detailed drawing of a thoroughbred horse’s head. Elzingre’s pencil drawing of the horse’s head is a remarkable achievement, capturing the essence of the animal’s strength and vitality with great skill and precision. The horse’s expressive eyes, flaring nostrils, and pricked ears convey a sense of the animal’s spirit and energy as if it were poised to take on any challenge. The use of sepia tone in the poster image adds a sense of depth and warmth to the composition, creating a rich and timeless quality that makes the image all the more compelling. Sepia tone was commonly used in early photographic processes and has a distinctive brownish hue that adds a vintage feel to the image. In this case, the sepia tone adds to the sense of nostalgia and tradition that is often associated with the world of horse racing and equestrian sports. The rosette attached to the headstall on its bridle suggests that the proud-looking horse won has won a prestigious event. Elzingre’s poster image is a masterpiece of equine art, capturing the beauty, power, and grace of these magnificent animals in a way that is both accurate and inspiring. His attention to detail and technical skill as an artist is evident in every aspect of the image, from the horse’s sleek, glossy coat to the fine details of its mane and tail. He was a master of capturing the essence of the equine form, and his art remains a source of inspiration for horse lovers and artists alike. The bottom third of the Swiss poster is set aside for the event details. In large green letters, the French language poster reads CONCOURS HIPPIQUE. It explains the Horse Show was organised by the Société de Cavalerie de Genève. The text continues with the words – Grand-Saconnex, Geneve. Dimanche 8 Septembre 1957. Dès 9 heures et 13h 30. Accès: Autobus Ligne F -Arrêt du Pommier. Entrée: Route de Ferney 122 ou Chemin Auguste Vilbert. Prix des Places: Pelouses Fr. 2.50. Enfants: Fr. 0.50. Chiases: Fr. 3.50. Imprimerie Genevoise. Lithography by A Frings Genéve. The original lithographic posters were printed by Imprimerie Genevoise and lithographed by A Frings Geneve, both well-respected names in the printing industry. The Swiss poster was written in French. In English, the information explains that the equestrian event was organised by the prestigious Geneva Cavalry Society. The event was scheduled for 8th September 1957 at 9 am and 1:30 pm. The Horse Show was held in Grand-Saconnex, Geneva. For those who were interested in attending, the poster provided details on how to get to the venue. Devotees of show jumping could take the Ligne F bus to the Pommier stop or arrive by car and park at Route de Ferney 122 or Chemin Auguste Vilbert. The entrance fee was affordable, with Lawn Seats priced at Fr. 2.50, children at Fr. 0.50, and Seating at Fr. 3.50. Other vintage horse posters H
