The history of posters begins in the 15th century with woodcut broadsides, which were crude, text-heavy announcements selling everything from religious indulgences to political decrees. But the modern poster as we know it, emerged in the late 19th century, propelled by the Industrial Revolution and the blossoming field of lithography. This new technology allowed for mass production of vibrant, colourful images, perfect for capturing the attention of urban crowds.

Paris of the 1920s became the artistic hub for these posters. Jules Chéret, the "father of the modern poster," seduced onlookers with his graceful Art Nouveau figures promoting theatres and nightclubs. Alphonse Mucha, conjured up otherworldly beauty with his flowing gowns and dreamy landscapes for products like Sarah Bernhardt's theatrical productions.

The poster's purpose expanded in the early 20th century. Consumer brands like Coca-Cola and Guinness employed bold typography and iconic imagery to etch themselves into public more...

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Joseph Booker (1908-1971), The Blue Mountains - We're Expecting…

The Blue Mountains: Welcome to Adventure

Joseph Booker (1908-1971), The Blue Mountains - We're Expecting You, original colour silkscreen travel poster, c.1940, Printed in Australia, sheet 101 x 76 cm, backing 106 x 80 cm

Blue Mountains travel poster 'See for Yourself ', original c.…

Blue Mountains: See for Yourself

Blue Mountains travel poster 'See for Yourself ', original c.1950 poster by Jules Henry Roy Rousel (1897-1985) featuring a valley view with a waratah foreground. Good condition. Screenprint 100 x 75 cm

Blue Mountains travel poster 'We're Expecting You', original c.…

Welcome to Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains travel poster 'We're Expecting You', original c.1950 poster by Joseph Booker (1908-1971). Features Megalong Valley view with blossoms in the foreground. Screenprint 100 x 75 cm

Allan A. Hedges (photographer) Jenolan Caves, New South Wales…

Jenolan Caves Poster: The Indian Canopy, Orient Cave

Allan A. Hedges (photographer) Jenolan Caves, New South Wales poster showing 'The Indian Canopy, Orient Cave', issued by the New South Wales Department of Tourist Activities. Printed by Artcarft, Sydney., circa 1950s. 100 x 61 cm. Note: We have previously…

Albert Collins, (Australian, 1883?1951). The World's Loveliest…

"The World's Loveliest Harbour" Poster by Albert Collins (1930)

Albert Collins, (Australian, 1883?1951). The World's Loveliest Harbour, Sydney, Australia, 1930 colour lithograph, signed 'Albert Collins, S&J Australia 1930' in image lower right, 100 x 63 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Particulars at shipping and…

Martin Sharp, (Australian, 1942 - 2013), [Sydney Opera House],…

Sharp's Opera House Anniversary Screenprint

Martin Sharp, (Australian, 1942 - 2013), [Sydney Opera House], 1983 colour screenprint, initialled 'S' in image lower right, signed and dated '5.4.92' in ink on image lower centre, 100 x 74 cm. Linen-backed. The poster is a text-free version of the 1983…

Toni Robertson, (Australian, b.1953). International Women's Day,…

International Women's Day Poster by Toni Robertson

Toni Robertson, (Australian, b.1953). International Women's Day, 1978 colour screenprint, 'Earthworks Poster Collective' logo in image lower right, 50 x 75 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'March on March 11th. Assemble Town Hall 10am. Food, concert &…

John Coburn (1925-2006) The Biennale of Sydney, Opera House Nov…

Biennale of Sydney Lithograph by John Coburn

John Coburn (1925-2006) The Biennale of Sydney, Opera House Nov 23, 1973 Colour lithograph, signed in image lower right. 101 x 75 cm. Linen backed.

(Travel Poster) Richard Ashton (1913-2001). Sydney New South…

Sydney: Adventure in Australia

(Travel Poster) Richard Ashton (1913-2001). Sydney New South Wales (From North Head), c1950s colour process lithograph, signed in image lower left, 102 x 77 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Issued by the NSW Dept of Tourist Activities and Immigration.…

Six Sydney and NSW Road Directories & guides 1914-1935.…

Sydney & NSW Road Directories & Guides 1914-1935

Six Sydney and NSW Road Directories & guides 1914-1935. Wilson's Sydney & Suburbs Directory & blue mountains guide, 700 pages, Sydney, 1920; Wilson's Sydney & Suburban Directory & blue mountains guide, 614 pages, Sydney, 1935; Wilson's rail - Road & sea…

March 2 1978 'I Quit' Melbourne Herald newspaper poster. 65 x…

The Dismissal of Gough Whitlam by Governor-General Kerr

March 2 1978 'I Quit' Melbourne Herald newspaper poster. 65 x 51 cm. Extremely rare., Sir John Robert Kerr, Ak, GCMG, Gcvo, Qc (1914 ? 1991) was the 18th Governor-General of Australia. He dismissed the Labor government of Gough Whitlam on 11 November 1975…

New Zealand: original poster ' 'Awatea' / In Service October…

Union Line's NZ Ship with Sydney Harbour Bridge Artwork

New Zealand: original poster ' 'Awatea' / In Service October 1936 / 15,000 Tons, 23 Knots / Australia - New Zealand / Union Line' with artwork by P Litchfield, showing Sydney Harbour Bridge in background, few minor tone spots, framed & glazed, overall 71…

1890 Blue Mountains Tourism poster. Cameo map with local…

Blue Mountains Tourism Poster and Guidebook

1890 Blue Mountains Tourism poster. Cameo map with local advertising as issued with the illustrated Sydney News. Also 'New Walk and Sights' guidebook c1928. 83 p.p. Childs pencil to latter blank pages.

A collection of eight framed postcard and lithographic images…

Aboriginal Postcard and Lithographic Collection

A collection of eight framed postcard and lithographic images by Kery & Co, Sydney, Swain & Co, Sydney and others depicting aboriginals, including King Billy, Tasmanian and New South Wales Aborigines. 13.5 x 8 cm

c1970s Qantas travel posters, noted 'globetrotters fly…

Qantas Travel Posters

c1970s Qantas travel posters, noted 'globetrotters fly Qantas'with artwork by Schlesinger, and 'Qantas - The Australian Airline'showing Opera House. Fair/G condition

c1960 poster 'See it with PIONEER Jenolan Caves New South…

Discover Jenolan Caves with Pioneer

c1960 poster 'See it with PIONEER Jenolan Caves New South Wales'. 91 x 61 cm

Pair of Blue Mountains Tourism Silkscreen posters i) 'We're…

Blue Mountains Tourism Posters

Pair of Blue Mountains Tourism Silkscreen posters i) 'We're Expecting You' c.1948 by Booker ii) 'See for Yourself...' c. 1949 by Henri Roussel 101 x 75 cm (each) other notes: the National Gallery of Australia and the National library of Australia,…

Brett Whiteley, original poster 'Retrospective, The Art Gallery…

Nude for Wood Carving

Brett Whiteley, original poster 'Retrospective, The Art Gallery of New South Wales 16th Sept to 19th Nov 1995, Brett 1939-1992 'Nude for Large wood carving ' 1975, wash, collage, charcoal, paper on board' approx 97 cm x 63 cm

c1950s travel poster, 'Sydney, New South Wales', artwork by J.…

Discover Sydney: Vibrant Travel Poster

c1950s travel poster, 'Sydney, New South Wales', artwork by J.Richard Ashton (1913-2001), published by The NSW Department of Tourist Activities and Immigration, colour process lithograph, printed by A.H.Pettifer, Government Printer, Sydney, size 101 x 77…

Tourist Brochures & Maps: c1944-46 range for US Servicemen,…

WWII Tourist Brochures & Newsmaps

Tourist Brochures & Maps: c1944-46 range for US Servicemen, tourists & emigrants, noted Australia, NSW, Sydney, Blue Mountains, Queensland & Brisbane; also World War II Newsmap posters/maps for 1 May 1944 & 16 Oct. 1944, published by Army Information…

'Old Colonial Architecture in New South Wales & Tasmania' by…

'Colonial Architecture in NSW & Tasmania'

'Old Colonial Architecture in New South Wales & Tasmania' by Hardy Wilson (Syd.1924) signed limited edition 11/1000. Folio with original marbled boards, parchment spine & embossed gilt lettering. 50 tinted coloured lithograph plates each with tissue guard…