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Circa 1930 original poster titled "Cocoa" colonial-era agricultural production

Circa 1930

The AOF (Afrique-Occidentale Française) was a general government that brought together eight French colonies in West Africa in a federation between 1895 and 1958. It was formed in s...

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...

Beautiful poster of the end of the XIXth century on Cochinchina and Tonkin united to France. Honor to the French army and navy, France grateful to its army. Colony - Military - Asia...

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...

Antique Chromolithograph of 19th Century Sugarcane Harvest, circa 1890 This striking chromolithograph titled “Die Zuckerrohrernte” (The Sugarcane Harvest) dates to around 1890 and d...

Original vintage Caribbean travel poster - Jamaica Calling You for Your Holidays - featuring bright and colourful artwork of a smiling...

Original vintage poster issued by the Empire Marketing Board (EMB 1926-1933) as part of a campaign to promote trade within the British Empire featuring a colourful illustration by th...

With fantastic artwork from the great Italian illustrator Gino Boccasile, this poster for "Haiti Coffee Corporation" was created in 1950. Depicting a woman proudly displaying her pi...