Robert Bonfils

1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes

1925

A very nice poster made around 1930 by Bourgis, to promote the Paris Fair. The Paris Fair is the largest commercial event in France. The Fair moved to the Porte de Versailles in 192...

The original 1932 poster by Will Lacroix for the 9th Salon des Arts Ménagers at the Grand Palais, organized by the Office National des Recherches Scientifi...

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...

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...

Original French poster for the Exposition International in Paris, 1937. This award-winning Art Deco design was created by Eugene Beaudoin (1898-1983) and Marcel Lods...

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...

Original 1930s French Art Deco poster, artwork by Fabrice Mory, published by Chaix, France, circa 1935. This is a vintage original on linen and has been professionally framed under g...

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...