Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A vibrant, large-format lithographic poster featuring a stylized still life of bread and flowers with the biblical phrase 'not by bread alone...' in iconic 1960s bubble typography. This piece represents the intersection of the 1960s counter-culture movement and the commercial 'blacklight' poster craze that defined teenage bedrooms and dorm walls of the era.
Story
In 1968, New York's Personality Posters turned protest and poetry into wall art. This design by the artist Geth uses a biblical proverb to champion spiritual fulfillment over 1950s materialism, a core tenet of the hippie movement.
Maker / Origin
Personality Posters was a titan of the 1960s poster boom, famous for their massive black-and-white celebrity portraits and psychedelic art. They were instrumental in making the 'poster' a primary form of self-expression for the youth of the Woodstock generation.
Condition & Value
The poster shows some edge wear and slight creasing consistent with being stored rolled. The colors remain remarkably vibrant; fading from sunlight would significantly reduce the value of such a graphic piece. Condition is generally good for its age.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.