One of the most infamous and sensational circus posters ever printed — Gargantua the Great (1938) is pure American showmanship. Produced by the legendary Strobridge Lithography Company for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, it promoted the “world’s most terrifying living creature,” a scarred gorilla whose tragic past only amplified his legend. During the Depression and war years, millions flocked to see Gargantua, credited with saving the circus from financial ruin.
This 12″ × 16″ framed print is produced on archival matte paper and housed in a matte black Ayous wood frame — ready to hang right out of the box.
A quick note on pricing — yeah, it’s a little higher than department store décor. That’s on purpose. We’ve sourced the highest-resolution scans, tuned the vibrancy, and paired them with archival paper and quality framing to deliver a museum-worthy piece, made on demand. No overstock. No shortcuts. Just fewer things, made better — the way it should be.
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One of the most infamous and sensational circus posters ever printed — Gargantua the Great (1938) is pure American showmanship. Produced by the legendary Strobridge Lithography Company for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, it promoted the “world’s most terrifying living creature,” a scarred gorilla whose tragic past only amplified his legend. During the Depression and war years, millions flocked to see Gargantua, credited with saving the circus from financial ruin.
This 12″ × 16″ framed print is produced on archival matte paper and housed in a matte black Ayous wood frame — ready to hang right out of the box.
A quick note on pricing — yeah, it’s a little higher than department store décor. That’s on purpose. We’ve sourced the highest-resolution scans, tuned the vibrancy, and paired them with archival paper and quality framing to deliver a museum-worthy piece, made on demand. No overstock. No shortcuts. Just fewer things, made better — the way it should be.
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