This 1975 poster was published by Editorial Arte y Literatura (Art and Literature Publishing House) in collaboration with the Instituto Cubano del Libro (Cuban Book Institute), under the Letras Cubanas imprint.

Cecilia Valdés is one of the most important novels in Cuban literature, written by Cirilo Villaverde and first published in 1882. The novel tells the story of a beautiful mulata woman in 19th-century colonial Havana and addresses themes of race, class, and Cuban identity. It remains a cornerstone of Cuban literary heritage and was adapted into a popular zarzuela (Spanish-style operetta).

This poster likely promoted a new edition of the novel published by Editorial Arte y Literatura, Cuba's state publishing house for literary works established after the 1959 Revolution. The vibrant design featuring a decorative fan reflects the novel's colonial-era setting and romantic themes, making it both a literary promotion and a work of graphic art representing Cuba's cultural identity.

The poster exemplifies how Cuban cultural institutions used graphic design to promote national literature and reinforce cultural pride during the revolutionary period.