This "literary-style" of painting lends itself well to the posters for classical theatre and opera that he designs.
Polish posters characteristically depict themes metaphorically rather than directly, but have quite a sombre tone. Olbinski brings a touch of humour to this style.
"CARMEN"
"THE THREE MUSKETEERS"
"SALOME"
"THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO"
"AIDA"
"LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR"
"SAMSON & DELILAH"
"MACBETH"
"LA BOHEME"
"CINDERELLA"
"TOSCA"
COMPARED TO THE STANDARD "TOSCA" POSTER:
"La Traviata" by Verdi
And some of his other art work:
