Charles Yray

Circa 1930 Original colonial poster - Jeunes gens allez aux colonies

Circa 1930

Beautiful poster by Georges Scott for the Ministry of War. Young Frenchmen enlist in the colonial troops. Military - Colony Ministry of War - Africa Madagascar Indochina Nationale

Beautiful poster of Henri Dormoy of 1927 to engage in the Navy " Engage you in the Navy, To make beautiful voyages and to learn a trade ". It is a propaganda poster for the navy whic...

In the wartime propaganda, the 1917 original poster crafted by Lucien Jonas stands as a testament to artistic prowess and patriotic fervor. Created during a crucial juncture of World...

This original 1931 ink poster project was created as a concept for the Exposition Coloniale Internationale, held in Paris from May to November 1931. The striking black-and-white composition features a bold, angular depiction of a man in traditional North African attire, set against an architectural backdrop reminiscent of Islamic and colonial influences. The typography, arranged in a dynamic diagonal layout, gives the piece a sense of power and movement. As a preliminary design, this ink project was likely part of a larger effort to develop the visual identity of the Exposition Coloniale, which was one of the most significant international exhibitions of its time. The exposition, hosted in Bois de Vincennes, aimed to showcase the cultural, economic, and artistic achievements of France’s colonial empire, with pavilions representing territories such as North Africa, Indochina, and West Africa. The artwork's bold contrasts, dramatic perspective, and modernist style reflect the Art Deco and early 20th-century graphic design trends, emphasizing strong geometric forms and high-impact visuals. As a hand-drawn project, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind exhibition advertising, where artists experimented with layouts, typography, and imagery before finalizing a printed poster. Today, this ink poster project is a historical artifact, offering insight into both colonial-era propaganda and vintage graphic...

Original antique World War One poster - Journee de l'Armee d'Afrique et des Troupes Coloniales / African Army and Colonial Troops Day - featuring dynamic artwork of Moroccan and Alge...

Original vintage poster - Aide Aux Combattants D'Indochine Aux Anciens, a leurs familles / Aid to Indochina combatants To the elderly, to their families - featuring a soldier armed w...

Original 1930s French Art Deco poster, artwork by Fabrice Mory, published by Chaix, France, circa 1935. This is a vintage original on linen and has been professionally framed under g...

Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Your Help Will Bring Victory - featuring artwork by Alfred John Nunney (1897-1966) depicting dock workers unloading goods from a la...