Lucien Jonas

1917 original poster by Lucien Jonas - African Army and Colonial Troops Day

1917

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

The 1917 original poster by Abel Faivre, titled “3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale – Crédit Lyonnais – Liberté”, is a striking example of World War I propaganda, blending art with p...

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...

The circa 1930 original poster by Rorebour, carries a compelling message urging viewers to join the Ligue Maritime et Coloniale Française (LMC) for a prosperous future empire. Create...

'Regards Sur L'Afrique' Original Vintage Poster by Jacques Bonneaud, 1944 This poster is an original poster from 1944, there are slight signs of age such a fold marks which is consi...

Original vintage Africa travel poster featuring an illustration by the Belgian artist James Thiriar (1889-1965) depicting a man in a feather headdress and leopard skin clothing, a to...

Original vintage advertising poster for an Exhibition To The Glory of the African Army since 1830 / A La Gloire de l'Armee d'Afrique under the high patronage of the President of the ...

Original vintage Africa travel poster issued by the Information and Documentation Centre of the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi in Brussels with the logo and text in French and Germa...