Beautiful 19th-Century Posters of Alcohol Advertisements
Step back into the 19th century and explore alcohol ads bursting with intricate designs influenced by Art Nouveau and Victorian styles, where ornate typography and flowing patterns create a vivid sense of luxury. Continue reading »
Meet Jupp Wiertz, One of the Most Well-known German Poster Artists of the Early 20th Century
Jupp Wiertz, born in 1888 in the charming city of Aachen. After studying in Berlin and mastering the art of lithography in Leipzig, he began his career as a fine art printer in 1914. By the 1920s and ’30s, his talent had propelled him into the spotlight as one of the most celebrated poster artists of his time. Continue reading »
Stunning Public Health Posters From World War II
During World War II, public health posters became an essential lifeline, reminding citizens of their role in protecting not only themselves but their communities and soldiers on the front lines. Continue reading »
Charles Loupot: A Truly Wonderful Poster Artist From The Art Deco Era
Charles Loupot (1892–1962), born in Nice, was one of France’s most influential poster artists, standing alongside greats like A.M. Cassandre, Paul Colin, and Jean Carlu. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Posters Illustrated by Gaspar Camps i Junyent in the 1900s
Gaspar Camps i Junyent (1874–1942) was a renowned Spanish draughtsman, illustrator, and painter who was significantly influenced by modernism and advertising. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Jean de Paleologu in the Late 19th Century
Jean de Paleologu, born in Bucharest in 1855, was a masterful Romanian poster artist, painter, and illustrator. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Hugo Laubi in the Early 20th Century
Swiss illustrator and graphic artist Hugo Laubi (1888–1959) studied in Munich, Paris, and London before returning to Zurich in 1918 to create advertising posters and tourism motifs, including designs for the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Continue reading »
Beautiful Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
Burton Holmes (1870–1958), an American travel writer, photographer, and lecturer, is often hailed as the “father of travelogues” for his innovative approach to documenting global journeys through film. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters Designed by René Vincent in the Early 20th Century
René Vincent (1879–1936) was a French illustrator active in the 1920s and 1930s, celebrated for his Art Deco style and influential poster designs that shaped 20th-century advertising. Continue reading »
This Creator Generates AI Posters For Horror Movie Adaptations By Disney
When generative image AI became publicly available, people couldn’t stop asking, “What if?”—and this creator joined the curiosity. Their concept, imagining Disney reimagined as horror movie adaptations, offers a glimpse into a darker, eerier Disney universe that strangely feels right, even if it remains a fantasy. Continue reading »
1945 “Varga” Girl Esquire Calendar Featuring Sensual Pinup Girl Artwork by Alberto Vargas
Alberto Vargas, born in Peru, became one of the most renowned pin-up artists of the 20th century. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Ad Posters of Toiletries in the Early 20th Century
Early 20th-century toiletries advertising combined ornate Art Nouveau designs and evolving consumer culture to promote purity, luxury, and hygiene through elegant visuals and catchy slogans. By the 1910s and 1920s, the focus shifted to health and personal care, emphasizing hygiene as essential for well-being. Continue reading »
Impressive Posters Illustrated by Dudley Hardy in the Late 19th Century
Dudley Hardy (1867–1922) was an English artist celebrated for his iconic theatrical posters, which gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Influenced by Art Nouveau, his bold designs and dynamic compositions revolutionized graphic design, making his posters both visually captivating and highly effective for West End productions and musical shows. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Posters of Cigarette Ads in the 19th Century
Cigarette advertising in the 19th century leveraged mass production from the Industrial Revolution to make cigarettes more affordable and appealing. Continue reading »
Crafting Letters: The Beautiful Ludlow Typography Specimen Books c. 1958
The Ludlow Typograph Company, established in 1906, produced specimen books titled “Some Ludlow Typefaces” in editions A, B, C, and D to showcase their proprietary fonts and ornaments. Continue reading »
Whimsical Cigarette Ad Posters Illustrated by Juan Carlos Huergo in the Early 20th Century
Early 20th-century cigarette ads glamorized smoking as a symbol of sophistication, elegance, and modernity, using stylish imagery and catchy slogans like “More doctors smoke Camels” and “It’s Toasted” to imply quality and safety. Continue reading »
Impressive Posters Illustrated by Georges de Feure in the Late 19th Century
Georges de Feure (1868–1943) was a French artist known for his work in the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Achille Mauzan in the 1920s
Achille Mauzan (1883–1952) was a French-born illustrator, painter, and sculptor who became known for his work in Italy during the Art Deco movement. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Posters Illustrated by Walter Schnackenberg in the Early 20th Century
Walter Schnackenberg was born in 1880 in Lauterberg, Germany, and became a prominent painter and illustrator. Continue reading »
The Superb Retro Posters Designed by Eppo Doeve in the 1940s and ’50s
Eppo Doeve (1907–1981), a Dutch painter and cartoonist of Indo descent born in Bandung, Indonesia, moved to the Netherlands in 1927, was knighted in the Order of Orange Nassau in 1973, and is known for his cartoons in Elsevier Weekblad and magazine, as well as his newspaper comics “Mannetje Bagatel” and “Kleine Isar, de Vierde Koning” with texts by Bertus Aafjes. Continue reading »
Vintage French Lottery Posters From Between the 1930s and ’50s
King Francis I of France, inspired by Italian lotteries, established the first French lottery, the Loterie Royale, in 1539 to aid state finances, but it failed due to high ticket costs and opposition from affluent social classes. Continue reading »
The 2024 Fat Cat Art Calendar Is Here
By adding a fat orange cat, artist Svetlana Petrova has been enhancing well-known pieces of art with her inventiveness and sense of humor. Continue reading »
Stunning Retro Posters Promoting the Prohibition of Alcohol in Alberta, Canada
Within the first few decades of the 20th century, the Temperance movement exerted a significant amount of influence over the continent of North America, and Alberta was not an exception. Continue reading »
Impressive Vintage Posters Designed by Eric de Coulon
Born in Neuchâtel in 1888, Swiss artist Eric de Coulon, who studied architecture at ETH Zurich and later moved to Paris, is best remembered for inventing the “lettre sujet” technique, designing tourist posters in an elegant Art Deco style, and creating dynamic compositions for the Klausenrennen car races, before his death in 1956 at age 68. Continue reading »
The Superb Retro Inspired Posters by Xavier Esclusa Trias
Barcelona-based art director and designer Xavier Esclusa Trias created an impressive poster collection inspired by the timeless designs of vintage VHS and cassette tapes, celebrating the 80s and 90s aesthetic by drawing from iconic brands like Sony, JVC, Panasonic, and BASF to distill their essence into modern minimalist posters. Continue reading »
