Harvey Edwards Poster Appraisal

Harvey Edwards 'Leg Warmers' Exhibition Poster for Long Beach Museum of Art

This is a vintage fine art exhibition poster featuring the iconic photography of Harvey Edwards, specifically his world-famous image titled 'Leg Warmers' (circa 1978). The image captures a close-up, poignant view of a ballet dancer's legs clad in tattered, maroon-colored knit leg warmers and well-worn pointe shoes, reflecting the grit and dedication of the craft. The poster is framed in a simple, slim black metal gallery frame under glass or acrylic. The border of the image contains serif typography indicating an exhibition at the 'Long Beach Museum of Art', with dates spanning 'March 4 - May 6, 1979'. The text also mentions 'Harvey Edwards Prints' and 'Gallery Bookshop'. Physically, the poster appears to have some slight undulation under the frame, suggesting it may not be mounted to a backing board. There is visible wear on the depicted dancer's attire, which is an intentional part of the photographic composition, though the print itself shows some age-appropriate light fading of colors, particularly in the warmer tones. The frame shows minor scuffs consistent with age and storage. Harvey Edwards is renowned for his 'Art of Dance' series, making this a significant piece of late 1970s dance memorabilia and photographic history. The craftsmanship of the print suggests a high-quality lithographic process typical of museum-grade exhibition posters from that era.