Geo Dorival

Original vintage travel advertising poster: Visit France Paris use the trains and motor coaches of the French National Railways (SNCF). Great image featur...

Original vintage French railway travel poster for Paris Montmartre issued by SNCF Societe Nationale Des Chemins de Fer Francais featuring artwork by Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955) showing a scenic view of people walking on a cobbled street with a restaurant on one side and blanchisserie / laundrette on the other, leading to the historic white domed Basilica du Sacre Cœur de Montmartre...

Poster created by Graham Sutherland in 1964 to promote tourism on the Côte d'Azur, here in Menton. Artist: Graham Sutherland Title: Menton – Tropical - France Date: 1964 Size: 23 x ...

Original vintage travel poster for Normandy - La Normandie France - featuring a pictorial map showing people, historical places of interest, hills and trees, horses, sailing boats and ships at sea on the channel / La Manche...

Original vintage planisphere travel route map poster promoting Air France the global air network of the French national airline carrier. Design by Lucien Boucher (1889-1971) featurin...

Original Vintage Poster for Dupont d'Isigny Biscuit by Leonetto Cappiello dating from 1933. Artiste : Leonetto Cappiello Titre : Biscuit Dupont d’Isigny Date : 1933 Dimensions : 21.4 x 29 cm Imprimeur : Devambez Editeur Matériaux et techniques : lithographie en couleur sur papier. Marouflage : oui. État : A (Désigne une affiche en très bon état. Les couleurs sont fraîches et il n’y a pas, ou très peu, de pertes de papier. S’il y a des imperfections elles sont marginales et imperceptibles). Details : Affiche commanditée par l’imprimerie Devambez pour promouvoir leur impression : «  Devambez editeur, les affiches qui font vendre ». Affiche réalisée par Cappiello en 1933. Créée en 1889 par Messieurs Dupont et Roussel, la société Dupont d’Isigny est l’un des plus anciens confiseurs français. L’activité de la société débute par la production et le négoce de beurre d’Isigny. A partir de 1894, sur le site de la Cambe (14), elle devient une laiterie spécialisée dans la production de lait, de beurre et de fromages. En 1932, l’activité se diversifie avec la fabrication de biscuits et des fameux caramels. Leonetto Cappiello est un peintre, illustrateur, caricaturiste et affichiste italien, naturalisé français en 1930. Sa carrière d'affichiste commence en 1900 et se poursuit jusqu'aux années 1930. Il reste fidèle à l'imprimerie Vercasson jusqu'au début des années 1920, poursuit chez les Imprimeries réunies et commence, à la même période, à travailler régulièrement pour l'éditeur Devambez, avec qui il signe, de 1921 à 1936, un contrat d'exclusivité. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin...

Original vintage ski travel poster for Chamonix Mont Blanc France featuring a great image of skiers skiing in front of a rocky snow covered mountai...

Original antique travel poster - Chemins de Fer de l'Etat La Bretagne Pittoresque billets de vacances et de bains de mer / State Railways Picturesque Brit...

A rare and sought after Japanese B2 poster for The Beatles' first full-length feature film 'A Hard Day's Night,' which followed the fab four over an anarchic 36 hours in London at th...

Eastern Railways poster created by Hugo d'Alési at the end of the 19th century to promote tourism to Venice. Artist: D’Alési Hugo (1849-1906) Title: Venise – Chemins de Fer de l’Est...

Original vintage travel poster advertising Air France featuring a stunning planisphere design by the French artist Lucien Boucher (1889-1971). C...

Air France commissioned French artist Bernard Villemot to design this dazzling poster to promote tourism to Paris in 1967. Primarily printed in blue and green, the painterly design f...