Grateful Dead Inspired Matte Posters, Skull and Roses Wall Art, Music Memorabilia, Vintage Poster, authentic Collectible

This is a concert or decorative poster for the band Grateful Dead, featuring one of the band's most famous and enduring icons: the Skull and Roses image. This particular poster is a modern reproduction or piece of tribute art based on the original design. 1. Iconography and Origin ● The Main Symbol: The central image is a grinning human skull crowned with a wreath of red roses. ● Original Design: This artwork is based on the cover art for the Grateful Dead's 1971 self-titled live album (often nicknamed "Skull and Roses"). ● The Artists: The original design was created by the team of Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse, who drew inspiration from a 19th-century illustration found in an old edition of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. They famously added the roses and the Grateful Dead banner to adapt the classic memento mori image for the band. 2. Aesthetic and Style ● Style: The artwork combines Victorian-era intricate, stylized drawing with the vibrant, bold coloring of the late 1960s/early 1970s psychedelic rock scene. ● Detailing: The image is densely packed with intricate details: ○ The Skull: Highly realistic and prominent, representing death and transformation. ○ The Roses: Symbolizing life, beauty, and the ephemeral nature of existence. ○ The Banner/Filigree: The ribbons and scrollwork intertwine with the design, a signature of the psychedelic poster aesthetic. ○ The Color: The poster uses earthy brown, vibrant red, yellow, and turquoise, often seen in the silkscreen and offset lithography prints of the time. 3. The Band Name The band name "GRATEFUL DEAD" is prominently displayed across the top in a customized, ornate font that is difficult to read quickly—a common characteristic of psychedelic posters designed to engage the viewer and mirror the visually complex experience of the music. The Skull and Roses icon became one of the key visual identifiers for the Grateful Dead, representing their unique blend of macabre themes, country roots, and psychedelic rock. Product features - Museum-grade archival paper ensures durability and longevity - Giclée prints provide bright, fade-resistant colors - Light-absorbing matte finish enhances design visibility - Available in 46 sizes to suit every space - Designed for indoor use only, perfect for home decor Care instructions - If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.