Alain Le Yaouanc Posters

Original vintage travel poster - Kuwait Airways Pakistan - featuring a colourful design by Alan Gauthier (b 1939) of a lady in a headscarf holding a rose flower in front of a bird in...

Original Vintage Poster for Le Nil by Leonetto Cappiello dating from 1912. Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942), was born in Livorno, Italy, and spent most of his adult life in Paris where he became one of the most prolific poster artists of all time (he created more than 500 different poster designs for many of the most famous brands of the period). Joseph Bardou also known as Job or Le Nil was one of the brands for which he did a number of posters. Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Printer: Etablissements VERCASSON - Cie, 43 rue de Lancry, RUE MARTEL PARIS Linen backing: Yes Condition: A. Designates a poster in very good condition. The colours are fresh and there is little or no loss of paper. If there are imperfections they are marginal and imperceptible. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin...

Original vintage advertising poster for a cabaret performance - Les Folies Parisiennes / The Parisian Follies - featuring artwork by O'Kley (Pierre Gilardea...

Original Vintage Poster for Le Cri de Paris Newspaper by Leonetto Cappiello dating from 1901. Harlequin visits Paris, Place de la Concorde, Hotel de la Marine and Hotel Crillon...

This gorgeous & rare stone lithograph poster was designed by the great French poster artist Fix Masseau and released in 1988. Promoting Mont Saint-Michel, the iconic tidal island in...

Original vintage exhibition poster for Clairin Lithographies / Lithographs held at the Sagot Le Garrec gallery 24 Rue du Four Paris VIe from 4 to 12 March 1955 featuring artwork by P...

Depicting a clown breathing fire holding the product, this stunning poster for "Le Thermogene" reads “Le Thermogene, Engendre la Chaleur et Combat: Toux, Rhumatismes, Points de Cote,...

This poster is for the 1978 Le Mans 24 Hours, with the brilliant illustration design by Lardrot depicting a helmet protected driver speeding past in the car. This brilliant first ed...

Alain Le Yaouanc (1931-2012) was a French painter and printmaker associated with the abstraction movement of the mid-twentieth century. He was known for his...

At the height of her fame, Brigitte Bardot is every inch the devastating screen siren on Georges Allard's sumptuous and sought after poster for the country of origin release of Jean-Luc Godard's masterful New Wave drama 'Le Mépris...

Featuring real-life footage from the 1970 race, Le Mans was released in 1971 starring the iconic Steve McQueen driving Gulf Porsche 917K. 24 Heures du Mans, or Le Mans 24...

Original vintage Le Corbusier poster - most likely made for the exhibition at Galleri Prisma in Copenhagen, Denmark. In good vintage condition; see p...