20th Century Posters

The beautiful original Polish cyrk (circus) poster featuring a juggling tightrope bear. Wonderfully edgy, pop design. The ‘Cyrk” circus poster in Poland appeared for the first time i...

Original US production still for the 1959 Billy Wilder comedy voted the best comedy of all time. Staring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis. This film was directed by Billy Wil...

We love the design that features on this incredibly rare first-year-of-release Danish film poster for The Beatles' second film Help!  The Beatles were a legendary British rock band...

This is a vintage original concert poster. An American, advertisement handbill for Country Joe & The Fish at the Jabberwock Coffee House, published by the Berkeley Free Press in 1966...

Made in France Tolmer Paris Arnold Constable Company was America’s oldest department store, technically founded in 1825. The store itself used 1827 as its founding date, no d...

This beautiful and colourful poster is from 1957 advertising the Loterie Nationale or French National Lottery. Reading "Columbine Se Croit Fine", the poster depicts characters from t...

Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, starring Paul Newman and featuring George Kennedy in an Oscar-winning performance. Newman stars in t...

Original 8x10 inches Publicity Film Still for Some Like It Hot (1959) starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon and directed by Billy Wilder. Publicity (film/production) ...

Original vintage travel poster for the historic Swiss town of Thun in the Bernese Oberland region featuring a colourful illustration depicting a scenic view of the 12th century Schloss Thun Castle with trees in the foreground and the snow topped Alps mountains in the background reflected on the calm water of Lake Thun...

This poster depicts a Soviet-era poster that glorifies women workers. Artist: O. M. Obramova Date: 13 May 1983 Publisher: The Ukrainian SSR State Political Publishing House The text at the top reads "Жінкам-трудівницям-слава!" which translates from Ukrainian as "Glory to the Women Workers!" or "Praise to the Women Laborers!". Celebrate the Strength and Spirit of Women Workers with This Iconic Soviet-Era Poster Step into the powerful world of Soviet history with this vintage 1983 poster, celebrating the pivotal role of women in the workforce. Created by the talented artist O. M. Obramova and published by the Ukrainian SSR State Political Publishing House, this stunning piece is more than just artwork—it's a tribute to the resilience, beauty, and strength of Soviet women, symbolizing their vital contributions to society. A Personal Connection to Resilience and Pride Imagine this bold symbol of empowerment in your home or workspace—a reminder of the quiet determination and optimism that resonates with anyone striving for success. The woman at the heart of this poster, adorned in a traditional headscarf, represents the ideal worker. Her expression reflects a soft yet unwavering strength, her eyes filled with the hope and pride of someone who knows the value of hard work. Just like her, you, too, can embrace that spirit of determination and resilience, whether in your personal or professional life. The Power of Femininity and Strength In her hands, the woman gently holds pink roses, a beautiful contrast to her role as a labourer. These flowers symbolize femininity, reminding us that strength and beauty can coexist. Just as the Soviet Union celebrated the balance of these qualities in its women workers, this poster inspires you to see yourself in the same light—someone who can embody both grace and power. A Vision of Progress and Modernization The urban landscape and industrial structures in the background tell a deeper story of progress and modernization, the core of Soviet achievement. These buildings, rendered in soft blue, represent the infrastructure and future that women helped to shape. Every time you glance at this poster, you're reminded of the impact of collective effort, the strength of women in building better communities, and the role of every individual in driving positive change. An Artful Tribute to Hard Work and Hope The poster's socialist realism style captures the essence of the working class, portraying the woman as a heroic figure. Her slightly upturned lips and large, bright eyes reflect hope and a vision of a brighter future—a feeling you can carry with you as you strive toward your own goals. The powerful slogan at the top, "Glory to the Women Workers!", ties everything together, reminding us of the vital role of women in shaping progress, much like we continue to do today. Let this Artwork Inspire Your Space Whether you're a collector of historical posters, a fan of socialist realism art...

The third film in Alan J. Pakula's "Paranoia Trilogy" following "Klute" and "The Parallex View" - "All the President's Men" was released in 1976. Starring the iconic duo of Dustin Ho...

Boris Bucan was an internationally renowned graphic designer from Croatia. His graphic work has been widely exhibited all over the world. This is an original vintage poster which is...

Original Vintage 1950s French Government Tourism Poster 'Cap Martin' This is an original vintage travel tourism poster, it was printed and published in P...

Wonderful original country-of-origin first-year-of-release US film poster for George Lucas' classic American Graffiti. Features fab montage artwork by Mort Drucker of the cast. Come...

Stunning poster for the Walt Disney "Progressland" presentation at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. "Great in '64, Greater in '65" the poster promises, telling you to "Visit... Progressland - A Walt Disney presentation at the 1964-65 NY World's Fair". The General Electric sponsored installation was moved to Disneyland as the "Carousel of Progress" and again to Walt Disney World...

Original vintage advertising poster - Holiday with a Book / Vacantie... met 'n Boek - designed by Jan Wijga (1902-1978) featuring a relaxed man wearing a green jacket and chequered t...

Original vintage political General Election poster issued by the Labour Party - Live in Peace Vote Labour - featuring a dynamic design with the bold text inside an exclamation mark. ...

Original vintage travel advertising poster issued by BEA - Lineas Aereas Britanicas - featuring a stunning design showing a plane flying from Madrid in Spain to Londres / London in E...

Designed by concert poster artist David Singer, this beautiful poster was created in 1970 to promote a live concert of The Kinks & Elton John at the world famous Fillmore West in San Francisco. Bill Graham events such as this were well known for their now iconic poster art, often vibrant & psychedelic whilst Graham ran Fillmore Auditorium & Fillmore West in the 1960s & 70s. The venue was best known for hosting the likes of the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival...

Italian 2-Foglio (39 × 55 in.), West Film. Directed by Enzo Barboni (as E.B. Clucher), starring Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Farley Granger. Classic spaghetti western comedy with iconi...

Vintage Raoul Dufy Lithographic Poster created for an exhibition at the Musee des Ponchettes, Nice. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Artist: (after) Raoul Dufy...

Original vintage London County Council poster - LCC Election Thursday 7 March You fought for freedom Break that link Vote Conservative - featur...

This is an original work by the famous French artist, Raymond Savignac. Savignac was known for his playful creations and humorous designs. This work is work has been painted in Gou...

Original vintage travel poster for Budapest Hungary featuring a stunning illustration of the Liberty Statue depicted as a lady in a long dress holding a palm leaf towering over the n...

Masaki Kobayashi's masterpiece "Harakiri" was released in 1962 and has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. The samurai classic follows ronin Hanshiro...

This elegant French railway travel poster from around 1913 was created by artist Constant Duval, known for his scenic and atmospheric illustrations promoting European tourism. Commi...

Original US film poster for the 1949 film Twelve O'Clock High. This American war film was adapted from the 1948 novel of the same name by Sy Bartlett and Beirne Lay, Jr. The screenpl...

Beautiful piece from 1940 for Barbisio Hats featuring stunning artwork. This charming poster with artwork from St. Mingozzi depicts a small white dog walking up to a Barbisio hat and...

With vibrant colour and fun design, this stunning poster was created in 1956 by SAS Scandinavian Airlines to promote routes to Copenhagen, Denmark or "Wonderful Copenhagen" as it is ...

Celebrated American painter and graphic artist Robert Rauschenberg was one of 15 artists commissioned to produce posters for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic...

Description A Soviet poster "8 Marta. S prazdnikom!" ["March 8th. Happy holiday!”]. Artist Ram Dementiev (1929–1966). Published by IZOGIZ, Moscow, 1961. Paper, colour print. Conditi...

Original vintage winter sport travel poster for the Kandahar Ski School in Murren Kandahar with the slogan - Its sun terrace is waiting for you / Seine Sonnenterrasse wartet auf Sie - featuring an image of a smiling lady holding up her ski poles in greeting to the viewer from a snow topped balcony with a Swiss flag on the side and the coat of arms emblem on the front, the stylised lettering above and curved below on the blue background. Design and print by Brugger A.G. Meiringen. Artwork by the Swiss painter and printer Arnold Brugger (1888-1975) Atelier Brugger. The Swiss resort village of Murren is located in the Bernese Oberland mountain region; the Kandahar Ski Club was formed in 1924 by British alpine...

The Doors 1969 Electric Circus Screenprint Poster. Large silk-screened poster referencing The Doors and the Electric Circus, New York. This is a fantasy / retrospective poster, not a...

Original vintage movie poster for a crime drama film Come Dance With Me / Voulez Vous Danser Avec Mois? directed by Michel Boisrond and starring Brigitte Bardot as Virginie Dandieu w...

Renowned fashion illustrator Joe Eula was commissioned to design this poster for the sold out show for The Supremes in 1965 at New York's distinguished Philharmonic Hall at the Linco...

This beautiful rare poster was created to promote the great Josephine Baker's final ever show "Bobino" in Monte Carlo in 1974. The dancer, singer and actor Baker had a long and succe...

Original 8x10 inches Publicity Film Movie Still for Cabaret (1972) featuring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles. Publicity (film/production) stills were created to help studios promote...

This gorgeous lithograph poster from 1976 was designed by the iconic poster and graphic designer Bernard Villemot. Best known for his collaborations with the likes of Bally, Air Fran...

Early 20th Century Moth Educational Poster Early 20th Century Moth Educational Poster. Early 20th century Czechoslovakian educational chart. A rare and vintage wall chart from the Cz...

A stunning artifact of a classic hip-hop album, this original 1998 promotional poster for Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star commands attention with bold yellow and orange block le...

Designed by concert poster artist Matt Foster, this beautiful poster was created in 1993 to promote a live concert of Steely Dan at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif...

A captivating slice of 1970s martial arts cinema history, this original 1978 Thai theatrical poster for "Enter the Game of Death" showcases iconic Bruce Lee imagery in bold, saturate...

Original Batman 1970s German A1 Film Poster by Klaus Rutter. Stunning with its 3 colours, a real Kapow!  This original vintage movie poster has been professionally linen-backed and ...

Original French film poster for the second James Bond film released in 1963. The beautifull artwork was created by Boris Grinsson (1907-1999) who is now considered to be one of Franc...

The Louis Vuitton Bagatelle Automobile Classiques is an annual event held in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France beginning in 1988. This beautiful piece from 1992 depicts a beauti...

Original vintage political election poster - Save Britain's Coal Industry Vote Labour - featuring dynamic artwork by the British graphic designer and commercial poster artist Verney L. Danvers (Verney Lionel Danby Danvers; 1895-1973) depicting an industrial image of a miner working with a pick axe...

Original vintage British Army recruitment poster - Join the Regular Army - featuring great artwork showing smiling soldiers in military uniform socialising in front of a tank while c...

The use of pop-derived graphics in the iconic posters of the Atelier Populaire to protest American-style capitalism and imperialism remains a salient, if under-examined paradox of the events of May 1968...

Original antique drink advertising poster for Liqueur Kazanove ?????? ???????? Bordeaux France Trade Mark featuring the title text in bold lettering in the ...

Beautifully designed poster for the Championnat de Monde Motocycliste Circuit Bugatti, or Bugatti Circuit Motorcycle World Championship in 1970. The Bugatti Circuit is a part of the Circuit de la Sarthe - Le Mans 24 Hours. Giacomo Agostini won the race for MV Agusta...

This is an original WWII poster by Allen Saalburg, published in 1942. The poster features a tattered American flag at half-mast, with billowing smoke, flames, and a partially obscur...

Original antique health travel poster advertising Helwan Spa Egypt for Rheumatism featuring a colourful and bright design by Herbert Leslie Greener (190...

Fantastic design by Bob Peak features on this original US 1 Sheet film poster for seminal Bruce Lee martial arts flick Enter the Dragon. This original vintage movie poster has been ...

Original 8x10 inches Publicity Film Movie Still for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Publicity (film/production) stills were created to help studios promote their new films. ...

This vintage French travel poster, titled Touraine – Château de Chambord, was created around 1910 by noted landscape painter and chromolithographer Louis Tauzin (1842–1915). Commissioned by the Chemins de Fer d'Orléans (Orléans Railway), the poster was part of a broader campaign promoting rail travel to France’s most scenic and historic destinations. Depicted in rich color and romantic detail, the Château de Chambord stands at the heart of the Loire Valley, in the region of Touraine. Built in the 16th century by King Francis I as a royal hunting lodge, the château is celebrated for its immense scale and remarkable fusion of French medieval tradition with classical Renaissance architecture — a symbol of royal ambition and artistic innovation. Tauzin, a prolific figure in the golden age of French poster art, was widely known for his work promoting tourism, leisure, and commerce. As head of studio at the esteemed Parisian lithography house Champenois, he played a key role in shaping the visual identity of early 20th-century French advertising. His poster for Touraine – Château de Chambord exemplifies the elegance and allure that made the French railway posters...

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster promoting the first issue of a book lottery organised by the State Publishing House GIZ in cooperation with the Society for the Suppression ...

Stunning poster for the French Air Force created in 1933. Reading "Vie Nouvelle, Sportive, Aventureuse - Engage-Toi Dans L'Armee de L'Air" or "A New Life of Sport and Adventure - Joi...

Beautiful lithograph poster originally designed in 1919. Designed by the great poster artist Rene Vincent, this poster promotes Peugeot cars and depicts an early 20th century model s...

Reportedly George Lucas' Star Wars poster of choice, and we certainly wouldn't want to argue with him! Struzen's beaten-up circus style poster design certainly works well. Professio...

Depicting the Equestrian Statue of Joseph in the countries capital of Lisbon, this stunning poster was created for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to Por...