1940s Posters

Old art deco poster of the city of Toulouse circa 1940. Designed by Édouard Bouillière and published by Affiches B.Sirven. 79 x 58.5 cm

This original vintage advertisement, taken from the French magazine Femina dated 1952, is a rare and charming piece of fashion history. It is not a reproduction or reprint, but an au...

Vintage poster of New Zealand / Go There by NAC. Wellington: R.E. Owen, ca. 1960s. Photographic lithograph of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. ...

19th Century Paris Magicians Poster on Canvas A rare example of a late 19th century lithograph on canvas Paris magician’s promotional poster. By Effi...

Original Antique 1918 World War 1 "Sure We'll Finish The Job" Victory Liberty Loan Large Framed Poster by Gerrit Beneker. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 46" H x 34" W x 1" D...

Full portfolio 14 Air France posters - Georges Mathieu Full portfolio for Air France Blanchard Printing 1968 Measures: 100 x 60cm With summary b...

Selling as a pair - Banner from the Robert Altman's 1976 film Buffalo Bill and the Indians; and Sitting Bull's History Lesson staring Paul Newman. Looks m...

Celebrate Porsche’s legendary racing heritage with this original 1956 “Porsche Erfolge” poster, a striking tribute to the brand’s motorsport triumphs during one of its most significa...

Original framed poster of famous Al G. Barnes Circus "Animal show circus".

Vintage Bjorn Wiinblad Tivoli Gardens of Copenhagen, Denmark framed poster. Vintage poster printed by Permed & Rosengreen and designed by Bjorn Wiinblad depicting an harlequin advertising Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, the colors are bold and vivid. Bjorn Wiinblad poster...

Eden Hashish Centre Ganesh poster by acclaimed Indian artist S. Murugakani. with original 1974 calendar attached. Framed in custom brass framed glass frame and tin back, with hange...

Filmmaking is a reflection of the culture it arises from, and Bollywood cinema has been forever intertwined with the Indian identity. The posters from the 1970s, especially the 1975 Alakh Niranjan, resonate with a formative period in the evolution of Bollywood, where the socio-political landscape was continuously shaping the narratives portrayed on screen. The film industry began to explore more complex character representations, especially those of women by integrating them as central figures. During this period, Bollywood began to solidify its role as a cultural touchstone that mirrored the aspirations and anxieties of Indian society. The presence of the panther that the actress holds on a leash is not only a stylistic choice; it reflects themes of power, dominance, and the connection between nature and human emotion, frequently explored in the films of that era. In Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma today), Alakh Niranjan is a term commonly used to refer to the Creator. It is also referenced to describe the qualities of both God and the Self, known as the Atman. The word Alakh translates to “that which cannot be perceived or seen,” while Niranjan means “free from blemishes or impurities.” Similar to Ghanaian horror posters that reflect the unique cultural fears and narratives of their society, Bollywood posters...