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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Orient line travel poster, c.1930. Designed by Andrew Johnson.…

Orient Line Travel: Explore Exotic Destinations in Style!

Orient line travel poster, c.1930. Designed by Andrew Johnson. (95 x 59 cm

P&O travel poster, original 1950s poster. Design by Tom…

P&O Boomerang Tickets to Australia Travel Poster

P&O travel poster, original 1950s poster. Design by Tom Johnston, printed by Hubner UK limited. 'There's a welcome ""Down Under"" for you. Boomerang tickets to Australia and back at greatly reduced cost P&O'. 101 x 63 cm sheet

A Collection of lithographic Art &  exhibition posters…

Litho Art & Exhibition Posters: Noel Prize, Lloyd Rees & More

A Collection of lithographic Art & exhibition posters including Noel Art Prize 1984, Australia, Lloyd Rees, Lumiere du Bout du Monde & Behind the Adjectives, The P.I.P Foundation, Largest sheet 80 x 55 cm

G. Souli, La Marseillaise 1949 Messageries Maritimes, original…

"La Marseillaise" Advertising Poster for Messageries Maritimes (1949)

G. Souli, La Marseillaise 1949 Messageries Maritimes, original colour lithographic advertising poster, Printed in France, sheet 100 x 63 cm, backing 102 x 65.5 cm

A temple of spirit: Frank Lloyd Wright's designs for the…

FLW's Guggenheim Museum Designs Exhibition Poster

A temple of spirit: Frank Lloyd Wright's designs for the Guggenheim Museum 1994, exhibition poster, 78.5 x 65.5 cm

Australia: A nice range including Kerry types, J.A. Turners,…

Assorted Australian Postcards Lot

Australia: A nice range including Kerry types, J.A. Turners, Queensland Intelligence & Tourist Bureau types, Perth street scenes by Bon Marche Stores, several bullock teams, a Magnetic Island Rp, shipping, mining, Rose types, a few N.Z., etc. Mixed…

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…

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), Cattle of the…

Cattle of the Inland

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887 - 1973), Cattle of the Inland, Australia, c1930s colour lithograph, signed in the image lower right, 101 x 63 cm. Linen backed. Text continues 'Particulars at Government, Shipping, Travel Offices. Australian National…

James Northfield, (Australian, 1888 - 1973), Canberra,…

Northfield's Canberra Poster

James Northfield, (Australian, 1888 - 1973), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 1932 colour lithograph, signed in the image lower right, linen-backed, poster 101 x 64 cm. Text continues 'Particulars at Government, Shipping, Travel Offices.…

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…

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973), Lyre-Bird, Australia,…

Lyre-Bird in Colourful Display

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973), Lyre-Bird, Australia, c1930s colour process lithograph, signed in image lower right, 100 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Particulars at Government, Shipping & Travel Offices. Australian National Publicity…

Louis Macouillard, New Zealand Matson line poster, lithograph.…

New Zealand by Matson Line

Louis Macouillard, New Zealand Matson line poster, lithograph. 70 cm x 48.5 cm

Vintage New Zealand Matson tourist poster, 'Sail Matson SS…

Sail New Zealand with Matson's Mariposa and Monterey

Vintage New Zealand Matson tourist poster, 'Sail Matson SS Mariposa - SS Monterey', 71 cm, 49.5 cm

An early 20th century poster, Canadian-Australasian Royal Mail…

Vintage Canadian-Australasian Royal Mail Line Poster in Timber Frame

An early 20th century poster, Canadian-Australasian Royal Mail Line, mounted in a timber roll frame, signed in print A.H.Hider, fair condition with age related ware

Hugo Feldtman (German), Norddeutscher Lloyd Fastest Service to…

Norddeutscher Lloyd Fastest Service to New York, Bremen

Hugo Feldtman (German), Norddeutscher Lloyd Fastest Service to New York, Bremen, printed by Wilhem Jontzen Bremen, 1928, 102 x 62 cm

Andrew Johnson (British fl 1920-30s), Orient Cruises, published…

Orient Cruises by Andrew Johnson, c1930

Andrew Johnson (British fl 1920-30s), Orient Cruises, published Managers Anderson, Green & Co Ltd, c1930, 101.5 x 63.5 cm

Italian Travel Poster: 'Home Lines Speedy Luxurious Passenger…

Luxury Travel: New York to Mediterranean on M/S Italia

Italian Travel Poster: 'Home Lines Speedy Luxurious Passenger Service New York - Mediterranean M/S Italia S/S Atlantic' circa 1948, colour lithograph for Fratelli Cosulich - Genoa and Cosmopolitan Shipping Co. Inc. printed by Saiga, Genoa; 99 x 62 cm,…

Cunard Line ship plans for the S.S. Mauretania & the S.S.…

Cunard's Mauretania & Aquitania Ship Plans with Interior Views (1929)

Cunard Line ship plans for the S.S. Mauretania & the S.S. Aquitania colour lithographs on linen backed paper with photographic interior scene views, circa 1929. 115 cm x 89 cm (2 items) (2)

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

A framed Cunard white star liner poster of the RMS Queen Mary…

Framed Queen Mary Poster with Tugboats

A framed Cunard white star liner poster of the RMS Queen Mary with tugboats. Height 50 cm. Width 84 cm

A framed P&O Liner 'Iberia' poster. Height 48 cm. Width 80 cm

Framed Iberia Liner Poster - 48x80cm

A framed P&O Liner 'Iberia' poster. Height 48 cm. Width 80 cm

A framed Shaw Savill line poster of the ship the 'Northern…

Framed Northern Star Poster by Shaw Savill Line

A framed Shaw Savill line poster of the ship the 'Northern Star'. Height 53 cm. Width 77 cm

A gilt framed Cunard line poster of the 'Lucania' Royal Mail…

Cunard's Lucania Poster

A gilt framed Cunard line poster of the 'Lucania' Royal Mail Steamer. Height 62 cm. Width 52 cm

A German framed poster panel of the Hamburg - Amerika Liner…

Hamburg-Amerika Liner 'Deutschland' Framed Poster Panel

A German framed poster panel of the Hamburg - Amerika Liner 'Deutschland'. Height 93.5 cm. Width 63.5 cm