ALPHONSE grebel

Original 1917 lithographic poster by Alphonse Grebel - Foire de Paris

1917

This 1918 original poster by Alphonse Grebel was created to promote the Foire de Paris, the major commercial fair held annually in the French capital. Produced during the final year ...

The 1918 original poster by Adolphe Willette, created for the Banque de l'Union Parisienne, is a compelling piece of wartime propaganda, urging citizens to contribute to the fourth national loan (4e Emprunt National). This poster, titled Pour que la France soit victorieuse comme à Valmy! (So that France may be victorious like at Valmy!), is a poignant call to action, blending historical reference with patriotic fervor to inspire public support during the final year of World War I. Adolphe Willette, a prominent French painter, illustrator, and political cartoonist, was known for his evocative and often satirical works. During the war, artists like Willette played a crucial role in shaping public sentiment and encouraging national unity through their art. This particular poster exemplifies his ability to harness the power of visual storytelling to evoke a sense of duty and pride in the French populace. The poster references the Battle of Valmy...

Musee Grevin Avant La Lettre (Before Text), created in 1900, is one of the best known images by the great French artist, Jules Chéret. The poster advertises a show performance at the...

Original 1918 WWI French Poster by Maurice Romberg - Compagnie Algérienne Liberation Loan, linen-backed, Grade A- This exceptional and authentic 1918 vintage lithograph is a large-f...