Galerie 1881 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

This circa 1930 ink poster project, titled "Modes," is a striking representation of Art Deco fashion illustration. Hand-drawn in black ink and wash, the artwork captures the essence ...

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...

Mixed tecnique Yvon Taillandier, a prominent French artist and writer, was born on March 28, 1926, in Paris. Known for his multifaceted contributions to the art world, Taillandier m...

The circa 1930 advertising gouache for "Le Bon Lait Maggi", signed by R. C., represents an era when hand-drawn advertising art played a crucial role in shaping brand identities and c...

Yvon Taillandier, a prominent French artist and writer, was born on March 28, 1926, in Paris. Known for his multifaceted contributions to the art world, Taillandier made a significan...

Yvon Taillandier, a prominent French artist and writer, was born on March 28, 1926, in Paris. Known for his multifaceted contributions to the art world, Taillandier made a significan...

Yvon Taillandier, a prominent French artist and writer, was born on March 28, 1926, in Paris. Known for his multifaceted contributions to the art world, Taillandier made a significan...

Yvon Taillandier, a prominent French artist and writer, was born on March 28, 1926, in Paris. Known for his multifaceted contributions to the art world, Taillandier made a significan...

The original drawing "Vieux sage" by André Suréda, created circa 1915, is a captivating piece that embodies depth and wisdom through the portrait of an el...

The circa 1920 pastel "Élégante au chapeau bleu" by Louis Icart captures the essence of early 20th-century Parisian elegance with his characteristic flair. This work showcases Icart'...

Yvon Taillandier (1926–2007) was a French painter and lithographer known for his significant contributions to contemporary art. Born in Paris, Taillandier began his artistic journey ...

Yvon Taillandier's 1978 gouache painting titled 'Capitipèdes au Japon' is a captivating masterpiece that enchants viewers with its intricate details and imaginative storytelling. Thi...

Mixed technique French contemporary artist Yvon Taillandier is an emblematic figure on the art scene thanks to his major contribution to Figuration Libre. Born in 1946 in Nantes, Ta...

Gouache - Original model to create the poster Show - Dance The "masse" has always existed in the studios of the École des Beaux-Arts: first and foremost, it's the budget needed to ...

Beautiful original work by Yvon Taillandier dated 1979. This is a staging of the exhibition at the CCC ( center culturel chorégraphie ) at 119 avenue du Général Leclerc, Paris. Yvo...

Beautiful gouache of the 50's for DOP. The Berlingot DOP is a plastic packaging designed in 1951 to receive the Dopal shampoo from L'Oréal. It was first developed in 1933 for hairdre...

Watercolor ink and Lavis The Battle of Berlin was the last land battle of the Second World War in Europe. Launched on April 16, 1945 by the Soviets, it ended on May 2, 1945 with the surrender of the last German soldiers...

Very nice original work of Yvon Taillandier dated 1993. Yvon Taillandier's work is related to free figuration, mixing image and language. His painting has an aesthetic closeness to ...

Nice ink poster project from the 1930's. This beautiful art deco style poster project was created to promote furs. Fashion - Art Deco

Beautiful gouache of the 50s representing an agricultural scene. It is a tapestry project by Guignebert. Agriculture - Animals

Beautiful work of Zhang Hua in the 1970s. He traveled to Canada and the United States before arriving in Strasbourg, then in Paris in the years 34/35: Parisian years where he experim...

Original work by Yvon Taillandier entitled Sénéquier Thé Patisserie. In imagination a small aviator Taillandier - Landais sees Paul Signac and Félix Fénéon meeting at the terrace of ...

Very beautiful original work of Yvon Taillandier living the flying tabastres Yvon Taillandier's work is related to free figuration, mixing image and language. His painting has an ae...

Very nice original work of Yvon Taillandier. The work of Yvon Taillandier is related to the free figuration, mixing image and language. His painting has an aesthetic closeness to th...

Gouache and watercolor Very beautiful original work of Yvon Taillandier and his famous capitipedes ("capi" for head and "pède" for foot). Yvon Taillandier's work is related to free...

Gouache and watercolor Very nice original work of Yvon Taillandier from the 70s. The work of Yvon Taillandier is related to the free figuration, mixing image and language. His pain...

Very nice original work of Yvon Taillandier from the 80s. The work of Yvon Taillandier is related to the free figuration, mixing image and language. His painting has an aesthetic cl...

Very nice original work of Yvon Taillandier from the 80s. The work of Yvon Taillandier is related to the free figuration, mixing image and language. His painting has an aesthetic closeness to the Art brut. Figuration Libre...

Very nice original work done with gouache by Yvon Taillandier. The work of Yvon Taillandier is related to the free figuration, mixing image and language. His painting has an aesthet...