1920s Posters

This timeless Cinzano poster by Leonetto Cappiello was commissioned by the brothers Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefani Cinzano as part of an avant-garde...

Original Vintage Alcohol Poster for Cognac Monnet dating from 1927 by Leonetto Cappiello. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: ..Du soleil dans un verre.. Cognac Monnet Date: 1927 Size: 52 x 78.7 in / 132 x 200 cm Printer : Les nouvelles affiches Cappiello – Les Ateliers d’art Devambez, 32 Rue Beaujon_Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Details: Poster for the promotion of Cognac Monnet. Maison Monnet was founded in 1838. In 1897, Jean-Gabriel Monnet chose the emblem of the salamander to decorate his bottles. The salamander is a mythical animal with the power to triumph over flames. Leonetto Cappiello is an Italian painter, illustrator, caricaturist and poster artist, naturalized French in 1930. His poster career began in 1900 and continued until the 1930s. He remained loyal to the Vercasson printing press until the early 1920s , continues with “Les Imprimeries Réunies” and begins, at the same period, to work regularly for the publisher Devambez, with whom he signs, from 1921 to 1936, an exclusive contract. 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 antique alcohol drink advertising poster for the Italian aperitif Bitter Campari featuring an iconic design by the renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942) depi...

Original vintage travel poster for Capri Italia issued by the Italian tourist board ENIT / Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo and Italian State Railways featuring scenic artwork ...

Original vintage drink advertising poster by the renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942) for the Italian alcoholic aperitif drink "Campari" Davide Campari & Co. Milano....

Original vintage poster 'Campari Liquor Le Saint Bernard' by Leonetto Cappiello. Beautiful linen backed Campari Liquor poster from 1925 Artist Leonetto Cappiello Year 1925 Dim...

Great poster of the heavens. Original color. Good condition. Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.

Poster created by Henri Desbarbieux in 1922 to promote the weekly "Le Chat Noir". Artist: Henri Desbarbieux (1888-1981) Title: Le chat noir - Hebdomadaire Date: 1922 Size: 45.7 x ...

Original antique travel advertising poster for White Star Line From Southampton and Cherbourg From Liverpool and Queenstown From Glasgow From Belfast To United States and Canada feat...

Gorgeous poster from 1925 advertising "France Sport Cycles". Depicting 3 cyclists on their various bicycle frame models in a countryside scene, the poste...

This original Art-Deco champagne poster from 1926 exudes elegance! Created by J Stall, this poster has beautiful detailing and is a example of true Ar...

Original vintage train travel poster for Monaco Monte Carlo Au Pays du Soleil / In the Land of the Sun issued by the PLM Paris Lyon Mediterranee railway featuring a stunning design b...

This poster was created by P. Roque for the famous 1925 Decorative Arts Show held in Paris (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs - 1925). This show is most famous as it laun...

Original antique French Railways train travel advertising poster for the Loire Valley castles and motor car tours - Chemin de Fer d'Orleans Chaumont Les Chateaux de la Loire Circuits...

Original vintage travel poster for Spain The comfort of Europe the luxury of Africa await you in Spain / Espagne Le confort de l'Europe la luxuriance ...

Original antique sports poster - Boxeo / Boxing - featuring images of two boxers fighting each other using various moves with description headin...

Poster for the promotion of Cachou Lajaunie created by Cappiello in 1920. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: Cachou Lajaunie Date: 1920 Size: 38.8 x 56.7 in / 98.5 x 1...

Original antique travel poster - L'hiver en Espagne / Winter in Spain - featuring a stunning Art Deco design depicting two people wearing backpacks, one holding a walking stick, stan...

LA CHAINE DU MONT-BLANC - L'AGUILLE DU DRU - CHAMONIX - PLM Authentic and rare original vintage antique lithographic travel poster Artist: Roger Broders Condition: B+/B Dimensions: 3...

Art Deco Original French Poster, 'Quinquina Bonnet Apéritif De Luxe' c. 1925 This is an original Art Deco Vintage poster which has been linen backed for preservation. The bold backg...

Original vintage postal services advertising poster - Courrier Postal Aerien de Nuit Bruxelles Londres / Night Airmail Brussels London - featuring a great Art Deco design showing a red plane lit up by two bright searchlights shining from Bruxelle Brussel and Londres Londen in the corners below, the logo of a crown over a red lion in a post horn...

Original antique poster - Empire and Liberty Beaconsfield - featuring a great design depicting a trident in front of a red, white and blue Union Jack flag flying above a silhouette o...

Original vintage adverting poster for the French manufacturer of bicycles automoto featuring a stunning Art Deco style artwork by Maurice Lauro (...

Original vintage motor car racing poster advertising the Armangué Trophy in Tarragona on 29 October 1922 organized by the Reial Moto Club de Cataluny...

Rare and very large original vintage advertising poster - Take a Kodak with you - featuring the iconic Kodak Girl by the British artist Fred Pegram (Frede...

Original vintage Swedish movie poster for the black and white German silent film Her Dark Secret / Ihr dunkler Punkt / Hennes Morka Punkt directed by Johannes Guter and starring Lili...

Monumental oil on canvas by caricaturist Georges Goursat, also known as SEM. Georges Goursat - 23 November 1863 - 26 November 1934 - was a French caricaturist and portraitist famous during the Belle Époque and Art Deco periods. This painting greeted visitors to the cellars...

Original vintage workplace motivational poster - What's your score? Your whole heart in the job gets the results that make you a winner Everybody l...

Original vintage poster for the graphic analogy - Der Mensch Als Industriepalast / Man As Industrial Palace - by the German physician, scientist and illustrator Fritz Kahn (1888-1968...

Original antique drink advertising poster for Regina Limonade Siroop featuring artwork by the notable German poster artist Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949) depicting a lady looking at a r...

Original antique advertising poster - Alles Macht Askania Gas Herd / All Power Askania Gas Stove - by the notable German poster artist Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949) featuring a maid in...

A wonderful Art Deco period original lithographic poster for Ramos-Pinto port by Rene Vincent depicting two lovers joined by a winged cupid offering a glass of port. This iconic ima...

Very large size original vintage travel advertising poster for the Lido indoor swimming pool Lytham Road S. Shore Blackpool featuring a stunning Art Deco design for the South Shore Lido (1923-1983) at the popular seaside resort...

Original antique cruise travel advertising poster - Cunard to USA The Fastest Ocean Service in the World - featuring a four-funnel ocean liner sailing towards the viewer on a calm se...

An extremely rare early linocut poster for the first Swedish release of Charlie Chaplin's 1915 comedy short 'Burlesque on Carmen,’ his thirteenth film for Essanay Studios. A parody of Cecil B. DeMille’s 1915 ‘Carmen’ starring Geraldine Farrar and the near simultaneous release of William Fox’s ‘Carmen’ starring Theda Bara...

Original antique travel poster for Canadian Pacific to the Canadian Farm Empress Steamers Express Trains featuring artwork by the Swiss designer Hugo Laubi (1888-1959) depicting an a...

Exceptionally rare original Japanese handbill legendary 1926 Science Fiction film Metropolis. This film was directed by the great Fritz Lang and starred Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel an...

P.L.M. (Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean) poster produced by Roger Broders in 1929 to promote winter sports in the Alps. Artist: Roger Broders (1883-1953) Title: Winter Sports in the French...

Original Work of Art, Painting in Gouache, Pencil and Ink on Paper, "Maquette" or Study for a Poster for Studebaker Cars, by Leonetto Cappiello circa 19...

Original vintage travel poster for Le Mont Revard Grand Hotel PLM 1550m d'Altitude issued by the PLM Paris Lyon Mediterranee railway featuring a stunning design by the notable French...

Original US film poster for the 1929 Comedy musical romance starring John Breeden, Lola Lane, DeWitt Jennings This film was directed by David Butler Thi...

Original antique train travel poster - Paris Orleans Railway Villandry The Castles of Touraine Motor Car Tours - featuring a stunning view by Constant Duval (1877-1956) of the histor...

Original antique train travel advertising poster - Canadian National Railways A great railway in a great land - featuring a Canadian National 6122 steam loc...

Original antique cruise travel advertising poster for Cunard Line Europe-America featuring a stunning illustration by Odin Rosenvinge (1880-1957) of a f...

Original vintage winter sport travel poster for the ski resort Davos Der Weltsportplatz / The World Sports Venue in Switzerland featuring a great black and white Art Deco design by t...

Original antique winter travel poster for the Jungfrau Railway Bernese Oberland Switzerland featuring great artwork by Emil Cardineaux (1877-1936) of a group of people on a snow topped mountain under the Swiss flag...

Original vintage art exhibition poster: Colour / Farbe Ausstellung im Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum held at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum in Krefeld Germany from 1-31 May 1928 presenting work by...

Original US movie poster for the 1923 silent comedy staring Harry Langdon, Alice Day. This is a beautiful example of 1923 stone lithography printing.

Artist: Anonymous Title: Exposition pour l’avancement des Sciences - Lyon - 1926 Date: 1926 Size (w x h): 31.5 x 47.6 in / 80 x 121 cm Printer: Société Nouvelle - AFFICHES GAILLARD -...

Original antique North Africa travel poster for Meknes Ancient Residence Of The Sultans Of Morocco / Antique Residence Des Sultans Du Maroc featuring artwork by Matteo Brondy (1866-1...

Original vintage political propaganda poster for the 1929 United Kingdom general election - Greet the Dawn: Give Labour It's Chance - featuring an illustration of a man with his arms...

Original vintage bike advertising poster for Omega Cycles featuring scenic artwork by Dorfi (Albert Dorfinant; 1881-1976) depicting a man smoking a pipe a...

Original antique London Transport poster announcement: Hendon-Edgware Extension Now Open on the Northern Line of London Underground featuring colourful artwork by Charles Shepard (Sh...

Original vintage London Transport poster promoting travel By Tram to Hampton Court featuring a colourful view from the gardens towards the historical royal palace depicting people enjoying their visit with flowers on both sides of a statue framed by trees, the bold title against the green grass background below. Printed by the Dangerfield Printing Co...

Original antique cruise travel poster for the Orient Line to Australia featuring stunning artwork by the British painter Elijah Albert Cox (1876-1955) d...

Mid 20th Century Original Theatre Poster, "Les Spectacles" November 1922 This is an original vintage poster which is linen backed for preservation. This poster is dated 1922, it li...

Original vintage sport poster for the 1926 Black Forest Winter Fighting Games organised by the German Reich Committee for Physical Education - Deutsche Re...

Original Vintage Poster for Fixine by Charlet in 1925. Artist: Charlet Title: Fixine, teinture ménagère pratique Date: 1925 Size: 46.3 x 62 in / 117,5 x 157,5 cm Printer : LES...

Hunt's Three Ring Circus Date Poster 28" x 41 5/8" September 11th, circa 1920's "poster / circus is from the northeast" "large original circus date poster" "in very good vintage as...

Original vintage French Railways train travel advertising poster for the Loire Valley castles and motor car tours - Chemins de Fer de Paris a Orleans Langeais Les Chateaux de la Loir...