Antique Maina Juan Poster, circa 1930s

This poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the craft of color lithography—and a side of risque. The poster features a young woman dressed in a fur-trimmed coat with Western accessories...

This vintage poster for cigarettes from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement posters, depi...

In tandem with a growing number of newspapers and periodicals, print advertising proliferated during China’s Republic Era. A bathing beauty is the star attraction of this print ad fr...

Beautiful poster created for Le Royal Sport Quina in 1920. Reading "Se Deguste Partout" or "Can Be Tasted Everywhere", this stunning art deco design features a dapper waiter serving the wine. This extra-large poster...

This circa 1900 original poster, designed by Smiley, captures the essence of the legendary Bal Tabarin, one of Paris’ most extravagant and notorious cabarets. Located in the heart of...

This circa 1900 Art Nouveau advertising poster, designed by Peruvian-born artist Daniel Hernández, is a stunning example of early 20th-century luxury brand marketing. Created for JOB cigarette rolling papers, the advertisement reflects the era’s elegant aesthetics and sophisticated lifestyle appeal. The slogan, "Fumar el papel JOB o dejar de fumar" ("Smoke JOB paper or stop smoking"), emphasizes the brand’s prestige and superior quality, making it seem indispensable for tobacco connoisseurs. The artwork features a sensual and dreamlike composition, characteristic of the Belle Époque. A radiant red-haired woman, partially draped in sheer fabric, lounges in a relaxed pose, smiling seductively as she delicately holds a lit cigarette. The soft pastels, golden hues, and fluid lines create a warm, ethereal atmosphere, reinforcing the romantic and luxurious associations of the JOB brand. The swirling wisps of smoke, artistically integrated into the design, echo the organic, flowing forms typical of Art Nouveau illustration. The ornate green decorative border further enhances the visual richness, framing the central figure like a jewel in an exquisite setting. At the turn of the century, tobacco advertising was at its peak, and brands relied on opulent, aspirational imagery to captivate consumers. JOB, a French rolling paper company founded in the 1830s, became known for collaborating with renowned artists to create highly collectible posters. This particular piece, executed with remarkable softness and luminosity, reflects Hernández’s mastery of portraiture and classical technique, which he refined during his studies in Europe. His ability to capture the sensuality and grace of the female form made him a sought-after artist for both fine art and commercial illustration. Beyond its commercial function, this poster is an important example of the fusion between fine art and advertising, a defining feature of Art Nouveau poster design. It demonstrates how companies in the early 20th century elevated advertising into an art form, commissioning celebrated painters to craft exquisite promotional imagery. Today, original JOB posters...

This is an early 20th Century poster from the art deco period. This vintage poster melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. ...

This vintage poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement posters, depicting fashionab...

This vintage poster for Gold Bar cigarettes from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement post...

The 1928 poster designed by Jean Carlu for Pépa Bonafé is a striking example of early 20th-century French graphic design, showcasing Carlu’s distinctive a...