Georges Lepape

Poster for the International Exhibition of cold packaging and related industries

1913

This original 1917 lithographic poster by Alphonse Grebel was created to promote the Foire de Paris, held from May 1st to 15th during the final years of World War I. Far beyond a sim...

In the realm of vintage poster art, Adolphe Willette's 1893 masterpiece for the Exposition Internationale des Produits du Commerce et de l'Industrie offers a captivating window into ...

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...

The 1908 original poster by B. Capelle, created to promote the Exposition Franco-Anglaise, is a remarkable artifact of early 20th-century European cultural diplomacy. This exposition...

Original vintage advertising poster for the Paris 1937 Exposition Internationale / International Exhibition held from May to November featuring a...

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 vintage travel advertising poster for the World's Fair held from May to November on the theme of Art and Technology in Modern Life - Paris 1937 Exposition Internationale - f...

Paris 27th Salon International de la Machine Acricole. Original 1955 vintage poster lithograph created by Henri Faivre. Paris, 27th Salon International de la Machine Agricole. ...