John Hassall’s Brilliant Posters From the Turn of the Century

John hassall 1

Meet John Hassall, the undisputed “Poster King” of turn-of-the-century Britain. A pivotal figure in the Golden Age of Illustration, Hassall (1868–1948) transformed the nation’s streets into a vibrant public gallery.

With training from Antwerp and Paris, he unleashed a revolutionary style: clean, bold lines, brilliant flat colors, and a playful sense of humor that instantly captivated the public. His work wasn’t just advertising; it was art for the people—charming, clever, and impossible to ignore. A founder of the legendary London Sketch Club and a mentor to many, his influence shaped the look of an era.

Prepare to be charmed. Here is a curated selection of John Hassall’s most brilliant and iconic poster designs.

h/t: vintag.es

John hassall 2
John hassall 3
John hassall 4
John hassall 6
John hassall 7
John hassall 8
John hassall 9
John hassall 10
John hassall 11
John hassall 12
John hassall 13
John hassall 14
John hassall 15
John hassall 16
John hassall 17
John hassall 18
John hassall 19
John hassall 20
John hassall 21
John hassall 22
John hassall 23
John hassall 24
John hassall 25
John hassall 26
John hassall 27
John hassall 28
John hassall 29
John hassall 30
John hassall 5

If you want more awesome content, subscribe to Design You Trust Facebook page.

More Inspiring Stories

Artist Cathy Lam Draws The Everyday Lives of the Cuddly Cats

Illustrated Basketball Court in Coruña, Spain by Studio Flaco x H4C

Seeing spots: Yayoi Kusama Exhibition at Tate Modern

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Lovely Children’s Postcards in the 1930s

Outstanding Urban Landscapes Of China By The Daredevil Photographer Hym Chu

Crafting Letters: The Beautiful Ludlow Typography Specimen Books c. 1958

A Lone Figure, A Huge Horizon: This Artist Uses Characters For Scale And Nostalgia Like A Film Still

2025 Sarcastic Vintage Calendar by Anne Taintor

Loving Boyfriend Prepares Symmetrical Breakfasts for Himself and His Partner Every Day

A Collection Of Hand-Painted Movie Posters From Africa

Atmospheric Illustrations By Antoine Maillard

The Superb Minimalist Advertising Vintage Posters Designed by Peter Birkhäuser in the 1940s and ’50s

An Imagination That Looks Great On Paper: The Creative Mind Of Lily Seika Jones

Things Full Of Beans That Shouldn’t Be Full Of Beans

Beautiful Winning Images From The LCE Photographer of the Year 2026

High Flying Fashions At Boston Hotel

Guy Sucks At Photoshop, Spends 10 Years Mastering Microsoft Paint To Illustrate His Book

Random Facts About The World That Might Change Your Perspective On Certain Things

Top GIF Artists Transform Summer Photos Into Digital Art

Brave Mum Dresses As Wonder Woman For Last Day Of Chemo

Here Are Soviet Cartoon Characters This Russian Artist Redrew In His Style

How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Meant to Look According to Book Descriptions With a Help of AI

The Day After Tomorrow: Eerie Concept Art Depicts Earth After The Apocalypse

Awkward Christian Music Album Covers

Artist Covered The Poland National Gallery’s Staircase In Colorful Paint

Amazing Photos That Won The 2018 Travel Photographer Of The Year Awards

This Graffiti Artist Makes Walls Appear Transparent Using Nothing But Spray Paint

Artist Olya Kovalenko Creates Cute Illustrations And Character Designs That Will Instantly Brighten Your Day

Introducing La Modiste Universelle, a Fashion Magazine with Original Hat Designs From the 19th Century