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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Travel - Airlines: Australian National Airways 1960s travel…

Fly to Hobart with ANA - 1960s Travel Poster

Travel - Airlines: Australian National Airways 1960s travel poster 'Hobart Tasmania/Wing Your Way With Ana', colour lithograph, attractive artwork by Skate, printed by McLarens, Melbourne, size 63 x 98 cm, minor peripheral faults.

Tasmania:1900s-40s selection including many Beattie Studios…

Tasmania Vintage Real-Photo Postcard Collection

Tasmania:1900s-40s selection including many Beattie Studios (Hobart) real-photo types, Tasmanian Government tourist bureau showing 'Marriott Falls', Spurling 'The pinnacle, Ben Lomond', 'Charles St, Launceston' animated scene, 'Benevolent Asylum Grounds'…

Travel & Photography: folding maps and street guides for…

Vintage Travel Maps and Pictorial Booklets Collection

Travel & Photography: folding maps and street guides for Adelaide & Suburbs (1930s), Brisbane (c1920s), tourist map of Canberra (1954), Whitcombe's map of Auckland (1933) and various pictorial booklets including 'Canberra the city Beautiful' (c1960),…

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). The North-West…

North-West Tasmania Holiday Advertisement

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). The North-West Tasmania, For Your Next Holiday, c1950s colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 99 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text in lower margin identifies the printer: 'Mercury - Hobart.'

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). The River Derwent -…

The River Derwent - Tasmania

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). The River Derwent - Tasmania, Australia, 1930s colour process lithograph, signed in image lower left, 101 x 62.5 cm. Linen-backed. Text includes 'Australian National Travel Assoc., Railway Building, Flinders…

Louisa Anne Meredith: Some of My Bush Friends in Tasmania 1860,…

Bush Friends in Tasmania with Botanical Plates (9 words)

Louisa Anne Meredith: Some of My Bush Friends in Tasmania 1860, first edition with the eleven coloured lithographic botanical plates and other decorations

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

Advertising Poster: c. 1930 'Tasmanian Carrots & Parsnips',…

Tasmanian Carrots & Parsnips

Advertising Poster: c. 1930 'Tasmanian Carrots & Parsnips', colour lithograph, laid down on linen, 14.5 x 75 cm

Australian Travel Poster: Australian National Travel…

River Derwent, Tasmania Travel Poster

Australian Travel Poster: Australian National Travel Association poster No. 117, 'The River Derwent - Tasmania, Australia', with artwork by James Northfield, colour process lithograph, printed by McLaren & Co., Melbourne. 101 x 63 cm, laid down on linen.

Advertising Poster: c. 1930 'Tasmanian Snowflake Potatoes'…

"Tasmanian Snowflake Potatoes" Advertisement

Advertising Poster: c. 1930 'Tasmanian Snowflake Potatoes' colour lithograph; 20 x 74.5 cm, laid down on linen.

Advertising Poster: c.1930 'Tasmanian Carrots & Parsnips'…

"Tasmanian Carrots & Parsnips" Advertising Poster

Advertising Poster: c.1930 'Tasmanian Carrots & Parsnips' colour lithograph; 14.5 x 75 cm, laid down on linen.

A framed shipping poster for the International Express Company,…

International Express Company Shipping Poster (1900)

A framed shipping poster for the International Express Company, Tasmanian, circa 1900, 52 cm high, 39 cm wide

Tasmanian advertising poster, 'Palfreyman Corner' (North Hobart)

Palfreyman Corner: Tasmania's Best Advertisement

Tasmanian advertising poster, 'Palfreyman Corner' (North Hobart)

Early advertising poster for Launceston Museum 93 cm high, 60…

Discover Launceston's History: Visit the Museum Today!

Early advertising poster for Launceston Museum 93 cm high, 60 cm wide

'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…