Galerie 1881

This 1958 original poster, designed by the renowned French illustrator Paul Ordner, was produced to promote the prestigious Concours Hippique (equestrian competition) held during the...

This original vintage poster, created around 1910 by the artist Coulange-Lautrec, was commissioned to promote Bonal Gentiane Quina, the iconic apéritif rooted in St. Laurent-du-Pont ...

Bold and minimal, this vintage Lufthansa travel poster from the 1960s powerfully evokes the spirit of adventure and exploration on the African continent. Featuring a striking geometr...

This striking mid-century travel poster celebrates the cultural richness of Mexico through the unmistakable art of Diego Rivera, one of the most influential muralists of the 20th cen...

A stunning tribute to Switzerland’s pastoral charm, this original lithographic poster by Hugo Wetli, created around 1950, captures the serene beauty of springtime on Lake Lucerne (La...

This original 1977 lithograph by the celebrated British illustrator Ronald Searle, titled Paris et la Monnaie, is a rare and highly collectible piece. Numbered 18 out of a limited ed...

This original 1958 tourism poster, photographed by Delmas, captures the spirit of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of Paris’s most storied and culturally rich neighborhoods. Issued as par...

This elegant original 1958 tourism poster invites viewers to discover the timeless charm of Paris through a serene view of the Jardin des Tuileries, with the Arc de Triomphe du Carro...

This original travel poster from circa 1960, published by Intourist, the official Soviet state travel agency, invites foreign visitors to discover the rich cultural and geographic di...

This original advertising poster from the 1970s pays tribute to the legendary Volkswagen Combi, a vehicle that became synonymous with freedom, travel, and the countercultural movemen...

This original poster was published in 1982 for an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing one of Edward Hopper’s most iconic paintings: Nighthawks (1942). The painting...

Published around 1934, this original poster by L. C. Besnay was issued by the Chemins de fer de l’Est (Eastern Railway Company) to promote commemorative travel to Verdun, the iconic ...

This original 1917 lithographic poster by Alphonse Grebel was created to promote the Foire de Paris, held from May 1st to 15th during the final years of World War I. Far beyond a sim...

This captivating original lithographic poster, created circa 1890 by the artist H. Colb, promotes seaside tourism along the Breton coast between Granville and Brest, under the banner...

This exceptional 1886 calendar, created by the celebrated Art Nouveau master Eugène Grasset for the renowned Parisian department store Au Bon Marché, is a sublime blend of commercial...

This rare and exquisite 1896 calendar by Swiss-born French illustrator Eugène Grasset, created for the Parisian department store La Belle Jardinière, is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau ...

This elegant Art Deco travel poster by Swiss artist Vera Hirzel, dating from around 1935, invites viewers to explore the charm and heritage of Lausanne and...

Designed in 1937 by Swiss artist Plinio Colombi, this evocative travel poster was commissioned to promote the breathtaking railway journey through the Bernese Alps via the Lötschberg...

Designed in 1937 by Marcel Mouillot, this captivating poster invites viewers to visit the Musée de la France d’Outremer et son Aquarium at the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris. Crea...

This original 1938 poster by Albert Solon captures a unique moment of international collaboration in the golden age of aviation. Created to promote the Air France–Ala Littoria route ...

This original 1938 poster by Ray Bret-Koch was created to promote Air France’s legendary long-haul routes, stretching from Europe to the Far East. At a time when international air tr...

This striking original travel poster from circa 1935 was designed by Rivière Guiraud for Air France, promoting air travel to North Africa during a period of rapid expansion in commer...

This original 1967 poster by Victor Moscoso was created for a performance by The Chambers Brothers at The Matrix, a seminal music venue in San Francisco. Known for their energetic fu...

Created by one of the true pioneers of psychedelic poster design, this original 1967 piece by Victor Moscoso captures a pivotal moment in the merging of counterculture, music, and graphic experimentation. Designed for the Hawaii Pop Rock Festival, this poster advertises an impressive lineup featuring Canned Heat...

This elegant travel poster from the early 1930s was created for the Cunard White Star Line, promoting its cruises to the so-called New World Rivieras—a collection of warm, sunlit des...

Max Ernst’s La forêt à l’aube (The Forest at Dawn) is a hauntingly poetic original lithograph created in 1958 for the renowned Parisian exhibition, the Salon de Mai. This particular ...

This striking 1937 Air France poster by artist Vinci celebrates the airline’s rapidly expanding global air network, at a time when commercial aviation was still a symbol of modern ma...

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...

This rare original 1941 poster by the French illustrator André pays tribute to one of the greatest musical geniuses of the 20th century: Django Reinhardt. Created for Disques Swing, ...

This original 1967 poster by the legendary Stanley Mouse announces one of the foundational events of the American counterculture: A Gathering of the Tribe for a Human Be-In. Held on ...

The circa 1930 original poster by Jacques Majorelle, titled “Marrakech”, is a stunning representation of both the artist’s fascination with Morocco and his remarkable ability to blend vibrant color palettes with the rich, exotic imagery of North Africa. Majorelle, a French painter who settled in Morocco in 1917, is most renowned for his depictions of the country’s landscapes, people, and culture. This poster reflects his passion for Marrakech, the city where he lived and built his famous garden, the Jardin Majorelle, which would later become a world-renowned landmark. Majorelle's poster highlights the intersection of colonial-era exoticism and modernist artistic sensibilities. In this piece, he portrays an African woman sitting amidst lush tropical vegetation, emphasizing her cultural adornments and the natural surroundings. The use of bold colors and strong contrasts, especially with the deep greens and earthy browns of the foliage, are a hallmark of Majorelle’s style, which often borrowed from the Orientalist tradition but infused it with a modernist’s sense of abstraction and emotional intensity. The woman’s posture is relaxed yet commanding, as she seems deeply connected to the land and nature around her. Her intricate jewelry and adornments reflect the artist’s attention to the details of indigenous culture, which Majorelle deeply admired. His works are often celebrated for their respectful and evocative portrayals of local life, avoiding some of the more stereotypical and reductive images often seen in European depictions of North Africa during the colonial period. Majorelle’s connection to Marrakech and Morocco is well-documented. His time in the country deeply influenced his artistic direction, and he became one of the most important European artists to depict the Maghreb. His posters, paintings, and designs not only served to advertise Morocco as a destination during the colonial period but also immortalized the country's allure and its vibrant cultural heritage. Majorelle was known not only for his posters and paintings but also for his deep love for the culture of Morocco, which is evident in this work. His appreciation for the landscape and the people of Marrakech comes through clearly in this depiction, offering viewers a window into the artist’s own experience of the country. Today, Majorelle’s work is widely recognized as a vital contribution to the history of French art and the cultural history of Morocco. His posters, like “Marrakech”, serve as both artworks and historical documents, offering insight into how Morocco was viewed and represented in European art during the early 20th century. Furthermore, they continue to inspire admiration for their beauty, technical skill, and emotional depth. In summary, Jacques Majorelle’s “Marrakech” poster...

A blazing visual sermon from the golden age of psychedelia, this original 1967 poster by Rick Griffin, Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory, is an electrifying fusion of counterculture iconography, spiritual overtones, and Griffin’s unmistakable lettering. Originally created as part of a limited series of psychedelic art prints, this piece reflects Griffin’s deepening interest in both biblical symbolism and the American underground movement. The title—Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory—resonates like a psychedelic hymn, borrowing its solemn weight from the famous Civil War-era song, but recasting it in the language of 1960s revolution, mysticism, and transcendence. Griffin, a titan of West Coast psychedelic design, co-founder of Zap Comix, and Fillmore West poster...

A vibrant explosion of color, lettering, and 1960s subculture energy, this original 1967 poster by Rick Griffin is a brilliant example of the artist’s unmistakable psychedelic style....

This striking original lithograph, created by André Masson in 1962 for the XVIIIe Salon de Mai, stands as a bold testament to the Surrealist master's lyrical abstraction and dreamlik...

A delightful and effervescent Belle Époque advertising poster for Vichy-Cusset Source Andréau, one of the many famed mineral waters of 19th-century France. Illustrated by the celebra...

This vivid original 1969 concert poster was designed by Lee Conklin, one of the iconic artists of the psychedelic poster movement, for a legendary series of shows at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. Featuring Santana, The Youngbloods, and Allmen Joy, with light shows by Little Princess 109, the concerts ran May 15–18, 1969. Conklin’s surrealist vision explodes in a cascade of melting forms, vibrant color, and sun-drenched dreamscapes, encapsulating the acid rock aesthetic and the energy of the late-60s Bay Area music scene. His use of morphing hands and searing color waves evoke a hallucinatory trance that pairs perfectly with Santana’s Latin-infused psychedelia and The Youngbloods’ mellow groove. Commissioned by Bill Graham Presents, this is BG #124 in the Fillmore poster...

This striking original 1969 poster was created by Pablo Picasso for the exhibition Apollinaire en académicien, held at the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris from October 22 to November...

This rare circa 1900 original poster announces the release of Les Cités Futures, a forward-thinking socio-political work by André Ibels, with a preface by Paul Adam. Published by the...

This rare circa 1920 original poster promotes the Polovinkin troupe, a renowned ensemble of Cossack acrobats and dancers, known for their electrifying stage performances that combined martial precision with folk-inspired choreography. The poster captures the energy and coordination of these Caucasian performers, whose spectacular shows enthralled audiences across Europe during the interwar period. These performances often celebrated military tradition, athleticism, and cultural heritage, featuring intricate footwork, swordplay, and high-speed acrobatics rooted in Cossack customs. Part of the golden era of circus and variety performance, this lithograph is a stunning example of early 20th-century poster art, likely intended for use on street walls or theater façades to advertise upcoming shows. Its bold colors, stylized composition, and strong typography evoke the visual language of the time, where posters were both promotional and artistic expressions. A striking piece for collectors of circus history, Eastern European culture, or vintage graphic design...

This rare 1884 original poster by illustrator L. Becker was created for the celebrated French publishing house J. Hetzel & Cie, renowned for its richly illustrated works of education...

This original 1944 poster titled “Champagne!” is the work of Laure Albin Guillot, one of the most influential figures in early 20th-century French photography. Known for her refined ...

This original 1971 poster was created by Ida van Bladel, then art director at the Young & Rubicam agency in Brussels, for the European market of Levi’s. It has since become an iconic...

Very beautiful poster of A. Solon ( 1897 - 1973 ) on the airline Air France and its trips between Marseille, the Balearic Islands and Algiers in 5 hours. One of the first Air France...

Original poster of an absolute rarity was realized by Jean Olivier in 1929, in order to promote the company Air Union and its lines of the Orient. Air Union was a French airline fou...

Paolo Garretto's original poster for Air France, entitled "La Flèche d'Orient", dating from 1936, is an art piece that illustrates the elegance and audacity of air travel at the time...

This striking 1937 original travel poster by Alexandre Gérald celebrates the golden age of aviation through the lens of cultural diversity and global exploration. Commissioned by Air...

This stunning circa 1940 original travel poster, designed after Kaeppelin, transports the viewer to the heart of Le Puy-en-Velay, a historic gem in the Auvergne region of central Fra...

This original 1968 poster by French artist A. Saez celebrates one of the most iconic and exuberant events in southwestern France: the Fêtes de Bayonne. Designed in a striking mid-cen...

This circa 1920 original poster by French illustrator Marcel Levèque offers a razor-sharp, delightfully exaggerated caricature of the iconic Sacha Guitry—the celebrated playwright, actor, and filmmaker known for his wit, theatrical flair, and unmistakable profile. Set against a vivid crimson red background, Levèque’s minimalist yet expressive drawing captures Guitry in stark profile: the elongated nose, keen eyes, and ever-composed demeanor rendered with economical lines and a satirical touch. The signature of Sacha Guitry, scrawled in the upper corner, adds an air of celebrity endorsement, giving this poster the feel of both homage and humorous jab. Guitry, a towering figure of Belle Époque and interwar French culture, was renowned for his prolific output on stage and screen. Levèque’s caricature distills his persona into a bold visual shorthand—dapper in a tuxedo, bemused in expression, and steeped in charm. Marcel Levèque was a master of the French caricature tradition, following in the footsteps of Sem and Caran d'Ache, turning public figures into recognizable icons of satire. This poster likely accompanied a theatrical performance or exhibition, and it stands today as a vivid artifact of celebrity culture, visual humor, and early 20th-century poster art. Perfect for collectors of vintage caricature...

This striking circa 1930 original poster by visionary graphic designer Edward McKnight Kauffer is a bold celebration of modernity, energy, and infrastructure. Created for London Unde...

This delightful circa 1930 original travel poster by British painter and illustrator Leonard Richmond captures the untamed beauty and sunlit charm of North Cornwall’s coastline, as p...

A masterpiece of sensuality and exoticism, this 1932 original engraving by French artist Paul Lemagny is titled La Charmeuse de Serpent – Sallambô, and draws inspiration from *Gustav...

This striking circa 1950 advertising poster by Rouffé showcases the dynamic power of La Bougie Colin, a renowned French brand of spark plugs. Designed to capture the speed, reliabili...

This captivating circa 1950 travel poster by Albert Brenet offers a striking depiction of Friday in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, during the reign of King Mohammed V. As one of Fran...

This stunning circa 1930 travel poster by Maurice Toussaint captures the charm of Lannion, a historic town in Brittany, France. Commissioned by the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemin...

The lithograph Double visage de jeune fille aux 6 fleurs (1991) by Walasse Ting is part of the album Love, published by Yves Rivière in Paris in 1991. This exquisite work exemplifies...

John Heartfield’s Qui lit la presse bourgeoise devient aveugle et sourd, plus de bandages abrutissants (Whoever Reads the Bourgeois Press Becomes Blind and Deaf—No More Stupefying Ba...

Original Poster Politics - Photography - Photomontage - Germany - Anti-Semitism John Heartfield’s Die Lehre des Wolfes (The Teaching of the Wolf) is a striking example of his mastery of political photomontage, a technique he pioneered to expose the dangers of fascism and authoritarianism. This powerful composition presents a grotesque anthropomorphic wolf, dressed in military regalia, addressing a group of farm animals. The image serves as a biting satirical critique, likely targeting the deceptive rhetoric of totalitarian leaders who manipulate the masses for their own gain. Heartfield, a German artist closely associated with the anti-fascist Dada movement and a fierce critic of the Nazi regime, frequently used visual irony to challenge propaganda. In this work, the wolf—traditionally a symbol of cunning and predation—is portrayed as a figure of authority, dictating to an audience of sheep, goats, chickens, and other livestock. The accompanying text reinforces the theme, suggesting that the idea of "animals" as a unified group is an illusion—each species exists only to be consumed by the wolf, mirroring the ways oppressive regimes divide and exploit society. Created in the context of the 1930s and 1940s, Heartfield’s work was a direct challenge to the growing influence of fascist ideology in Europe. His photomontages, published in leftist magazines and posters, were acts of visual resistance, exposing the hypocrisy and brutality of political leaders. Die Lehre des Wolfes remains a timeless warning against manipulation, dictatorship, and the dangers of blindly following authority. Today, this piece is celebrated not only as an artwork but also as a historical document of resistance, reminding viewers of the enduring power of visual satire in the fight for truth and justice.The "working session of the Reich professional group of higher education professors of the League of National Socialist German Lawyers", which met under the chairmanship of Professor Carl Schmitt...

The Eugénie Les Bains – La Cure Impériale poster, created in 1988 by renowned French graphic artist Bernard Villemot, is a stunning example of his signature style—elegant, minimalist...

The Souscrivez à la Banque Industrielle de Chine – Emprunt de la Paix poster is a striking reflection of the financial and geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century. Created a...