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 Posters, Etc.: A small collection of 1950s-1970s posters…

Vintage Travel Posters Collection

Travel Posters, Etc.: A small collection of 1950s-1970s posters including Australian National Travel Association posters, Qantas India (small format), American Airlines, etc (15 items). Mixed condition.

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.

Percival Albert (Percy) Trompf (1902 - 1964), Australia The…

Captain Cook's Landing: Australia 1770

Percival Albert (Percy) Trompf (1902 - 1964), Australia The Landing of Captain Cook at Botany Bay 1770, colour lithograph, circa 1930, signed in the plate, lower right, Printed by Posters Ltd., Sydney and marked 'Poster No.1', above the Australian…

Travel Poster: c1937 Australian National Travel Association…

Discover Australia: Sun, Sand, and Surf

Travel Poster: c1937 Australian National Travel Association poster, 'Australia', with artwork by Douglas Annand (1903-1976), a photo montage incorporating a photograph of a young woman in a bathing suit by Max Dupain (1911-1992), colour lithograph; 100 x…

Sydney Ure Smith (Australian, 1887-1949) & Harry Julius…

Australia's 150th Anniversary Carnival and Pageantry

Sydney Ure Smith (Australian, 1887-1949) & Harry Julius (Australian, 1885-1938). Australia's 150th Anniversary * Sydney 1938, 1938 colour lithograph, signed 'Smith & Julius Studios - Sydney' lower right, 50.5 x 63.5 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues…

James Northfield [1888-1973], Australia For Sunshine And…

Australia: Sunshine and Romance

James Northfield [1888-1973], Australia For Sunshine And Romance, c1936. Colour lithograph, signed and with the Australian National Travel Association logo in image lower right, 50 x 63 cm. Linen-backed., Text at base 'Australian National Travel Assoc.,…

Douglas Annand, (Australian, 1903-1976). Sydney Australia. See…

New World Below the Equator

Douglas Annand, (Australian, 1903-1976). Sydney Australia. See The New World Below The Equator, c1937 colour process lithograph, signed in image centre right, 101 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Particulars at Government, Shipping and Travel…

James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Australia (Hunting…

Hunting Kangaroos in Australia

James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Australia (Hunting Kangaroos), c1930s Colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 102 x 64.5 cm. Linen-backed. Text includes 'Australian National Travel Association, 435a Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia.'…

Percy Trompf [1902-1964], Victorian & Melbourne Centenary…

Percy Trompf's Victorian & Melbourne Centenary Celebrations

Percy Trompf [1902-1964], Victorian & Melbourne Centenary Celebrations, Australia., 1934 Colour lithograph, signed and with Australian National Travel Association logo in image at lower right, 50 x 63 cm. Linen-backed., Text includes ''This will be the…

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). Australia, c1930s.…

James Northfield's Australia Poster c.1930s

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). Australia, c1930s. Colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 101 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text includes 'Australian National Travel Association. Northfield Studios & J.E. Hackett.', This rare poster is…

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…

(Travel Poster) Gert Sellheim (1901-1970) Corroboree Australia…

Corroboree Australia Travel Poster by Gert Sellheim

(Travel Poster) Gert Sellheim (1901-1970) Corroboree Australia 1935 colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 100.5 x 62.5 cm. Linen-backed. 'Australian National Travel Association...F.W. Niven Pty Ltd, Melb.' Gert Sellheim was one of the earliest…

Eileen Mayo [1906 - 1994], Cockatoo & Banksia, Australia, 1956…

Cockatoo & Banksia

Eileen Mayo [1906 - 1994], Cockatoo & Banksia, Australia, 1956 colour process lithograph, signed in image lower left, 99.5 x 63.5 cm. Linen-backed., Text at base reads: 'Australian National Travel Association, Railway Building, Flinders St, Melbourne. No.…

James Northfield [1887 - 1973], Australia, c1930s. Colour…

Northfield's Australian Parrots Travel Poster

James Northfield [1887 - 1973], Australia, c1930s. Colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 101 x 63 cm. Linen-backed., Text includes 'Australian National Travel Association. Northfield Studios & J.E. Hackett.', This very rare poster is likely an…