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Paul Colin Art

French, 1892-1985
Paul Colin (French , 1892-1985) was a French artist widely recognized for his imaginatively configured art deco posters depicting many well known theatre performers in Paris in the 1920's and 1930's, such as Josephine Baker and modernist figures and nudes. He also specialized in theatre sets, book designs, and costume design. Influenced by Cubism and jazz, he often employed a collage-like methodology to his work, juxtaposing highly stylized figural compositions against geometrically overlapping objects.He was a student of Valin and Prouvre. He created performance posters that were highly stylized, for studio, arts and dance. He was awarded an inspiring graphic artist and had his own unique style as he embraced symbolism and an abstract style.
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Artist: Paul Colin
Early 20th Century Painting of Josephine Baker by Master Illustrator Paul Colin
By Paul Colin
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Colin (French, 1892-1985) Josephine Baker, 1925 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right 14 x 10 inches 27.25 x 23 inches, framed Paul Colin (27 June 1892 – 18 June 198...
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1920s Paul Colin Art

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Watercolor

1936 french poster by Paul Colin - French National Lottery - Grand prix de Paris
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
In this dynamic and visually compelling poster from 1936, renowned French poster artist Paul Colin celebrates the excitement of horse racing and its association with the French Natio...
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1930s Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original 1945 Paris (France) vintage travel poster travel by train
By Paul Colin
Located in Spokane, WA
Original PARIS linen-backed 1946 vintage travel poster, preservation linen-backed and ready to frame. Very good condition, Grade A- Original 1946 Paul Colin Paris Vintage Poster ...
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1940s American Modern Paul Colin Art

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Lithograph

Paul COLIN (1892 – 1986), cubist composition
By Paul Colin
Located in Paris, FR
Paul Colin (1892–1986), a painter, illustrator, set designer, and major poster artist of the 20th century, is renowned for his influence on Art Deco. He grew up in Nancy, a hub of av...
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Early 20th Century Abstract Paul Colin Art

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Paper, Gouache

Un Homme Dans la Ville original vintage French antique poster-A man in the city
By Paul Colin
Located in Spokane, WA
Un Homme Dans La Ville — Original French Theatre Vintage Poster by Paul Colin, Linen-Backed Studio des Champs-Élysées Vintage Lithograph Art. Very good condition, Grade A-. (A Man i...
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1930s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Lithograph

Allegory of Peace : the Family in Countryside - Original wooodcut, Handsigned
By Paul Colin
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul Emile Colin Allegory of Peace : the Family in Countryside, 1929 Original woodcut Handsigned in pencil Numbered /160 On vellum 32.5 x 25.5 cm (c. 13 x 10 in) Bears the blind sta...
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1920s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Woodcut

1952 original poster by Paul Colin - Non aux accords de Bonn et de Paris
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
Created in 1952 by celebrated French graphic artist Paul Colin, this powerful poster stands as a stark visual rejection of the Bonn and Paris Agreements—key treaties aimed at rearmin...
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1950s Paul Colin Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Italy : In a Small Street of Procida - Original wooodcut, Handsigned
By Paul Colin
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul Emile Colin Italy : In a Small Street of Procida, 1922 Original woodcut Handsigned in pencil Numbered /154 On vellum 32.5 x 25.5 cm (c. 13 x 10 in) Bears the blind stamp of the...
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1920s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Woodcut

Original 1950s poster by French artist Paul Colin La Nuit de Mai à Bobino
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
This original 1950s poster by legendary French graphic artist Paul Colin announces “La Nuit de Mai à Bobino”—a festive gala evening held on Thursday, May 25th, at the iconic Parisian...
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1950s Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original 1946 poster by Paul Colin - “Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire” - WWII
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
This powerful original 1946 poster by renowned French graphic artist Paul Colin (1892–1985) was created in the aftermath of World War II for the Organisme National d’Aide aux Combattants under the high presidency of General de Gaulle. Titled “Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire” (They Die For You – Victory), the poster is both a commemoration and a call to solidarity. Rendered in Colin’s bold chiaroscuro style, it depicts a kneeling French soldier silhouetted against the dawn sky, his weapon poised towards the horizon. Behind him lie the faint outlines of fallen comrades, underscoring the poster’s solemn message of sacrifice. The simple yet emotionally charged typography conveys urgent patriotism and post-war gratitude. Paul Colin, one of the greatest poster designers of the Art Deco era, was celebrated for his theatre, cabaret, and political works. Here, his graphic precision and emotional clarity serve a national cause, urging public support for veterans who fought and died for liberation. A deeply evocative historical artefact, this poster resonates today as a reminder of France’s liberation struggle and the human cost of victory. It is ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...
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1940s Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

untitled, original
By Paul Colin
Located in Belgrade, MT
This piece is a limited edition, pencil signed by the artist on the print and in the plate. It is part of my private collection of artists from the School of Paris era. It is in very...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paul Colin Art

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Engraving, Lithograph

1953 poster by renowned graphic artist Paul Colin - Électricité de France
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
This strikingly modernist 1953 poster by renowned graphic artist Paul Colin highlights Électricité de France (EDF) and its initiative, Parts de Production, reflecting the optimism an...
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1950s Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1951 original poster by French graphic artist Paul Colin - Bal des arts - Paris
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking 1951 original poster by the renowned French graphic artist Paul Colin announces the celebrated Bal des Arts, held on June 27, 1951 at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in...
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1950s Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1937 original poster 16th Salon des Arts Ménagers at the Grand Palais - Paris
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1937, Paul Colin created an original poster for the 16th Salon des Arts Ménagers at the Grand Palais, Paris. This iconic artwork captures the essence of the event, which showcased...
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1930s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Paper, Lithograph

1939 original poster by Paul Colin - Silence, the enemy awaits your confidences
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1939 original poster by Paul Colin delivers a powerful message with its simple yet striking design. Bearing the inscription "Silence, l'ennemi guette vos confidences," which tran...
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1930s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original poster by Paul Colin for Crinostenyl a pharmaceutical product
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
Original advertising poster by Paul Colin for Crinostenyl, a pharmaceutical product used for the treatment of endocrine disorders. Paul Colin is considered one of the greatest French...
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1930s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1950 Original poster of Paul Colin to participate in blood donation
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster of Paul Colin to participate in blood donation. Paul Colin is an artist, graphic designer and painter of theater. During his life, he created more than 1900 posters ...
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1950s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1950 poster for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique by Paul Colin
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
The Compagnie Générale Transatlantique commissioned Paul Colin in 1937 to create this poster representing the famous liner "Normandi...
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Mid-20th Century Paul Colin Art

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Paper, Lithograph

1947 Original poster made by Paul Colin for the show of Katherine Dunham
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
Original poster made by Paul Colin 🇫🇷 (1892-1985), considered one of the greatest French poster artists, to promote the show of Katherine Dunham. V...
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1940s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Alice Dufrene, Art Deco Lithograph by Paul Colin
By Paul Colin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Paul Colin, French (1892 - 1985) Title: Alice Dufrene Year: 1930 Medium: Lithograph Poster Size: 60 in. x 45 in. (152.4 cm x 114.3 cm) Frame: 63.5 x 48 inches from the colle...
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1930s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Lithograph

"Paris, " Original Lithograph Poster with Paris Landmarks signed by Paul Colin
By Paul Colin
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Paris" is an original lithograph poster by Paul Colin. This was the first official poster from Paris after World War II and depicts three doves flying above the Arc de Triomphe, Not...
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1940s Post-War Paul Colin Art

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Lithograph

La Chauve Souris /Theatre Pigalle
By Paul Colin
Located in New York, NY
Colin, Paul. Theatre Pigalle/La Chauve Souris. 1934. Color lithograph. On Linen. Paul Colin worked for Josephine Baker. Made famous in 1925 by his poster for the Revue Negre.The ...
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1920s Art Deco Paul Colin Art

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Lithograph

1953 Original Poster by Paul Colin for the electricity of France
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
Very beautiful poster that was made by Paul Colin 🇫🇷 (1892-1985), a French painter, designer, costume designer, set designer and poster artist. Paul Colin is considered one of the...
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1950s Paul Colin Art

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Paper, Lithograph

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By Irene Rice Pereira
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1948 Original poster by Paul Colin - Vichy Mai Octobre
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Located in PARIS, FR
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La Charite
By Paul Colin
Located in Belgrade, MT
This color lithograph is from my private collection. The artist has signed the print and also signed in the plate. It is in very good condition.
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1954 Original poster by Paul Colin Battle of Dien-Bien-Phu Indochina war Vietnam
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
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By Paul Colin
Located in Roma, IT
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Italy : In a Small Street of Procida - Original wooodcut, Handsigned
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By Paul Colin
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Transatlantique French Line 1855 - 1955 Centennial French vintage cruise line poster. The Compagnie General Transatlantique - Pac...
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Paul Colin art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Paul Colin art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Paul Colin in lithograph, paper, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Paul Colin art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jean Carlu, Louis Icart, and Nura Ulreich. Paul Colin art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $312 and tops out at $10,000, while the average work can sell for $1,274.

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