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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Photolithograph on paper (76 x 50.5 cm (overall), World War II…

Photolithograph on paper (76 x 50.5 cm (overall), World War II poster, 'Your country needs You! Join the A.I.F Now!' Australian Commonwealth military Forces (AIF) second World War recruiting poster. A black and white image of Winston Churchill's head and…

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…

World War II poster, 'Never been so fit...' one of a series of…

Join AIF: Be Fit and Make Them Proud

World War II poster, 'Never been so fit...' one of a series of Australian Commonwealth military Forces second World War recruitment posters issued under the title ""Join the AIF."" this poster subtitled 'Make them proud of you!.. Never been so fit I…

World War II poster, 'Your country needs You! Join the A.I.F…

Join AIF Now: Churchill Urges Your Country's Service

World War II poster, 'Your country needs You! Join the A.I.F Now!', Australian Commonwealth military Forces AIF second World War recruiting poster. A black and white image of Winston Churchill's head and left hand pointing toward the viewer dominates the…

Stevan Dohanos (1907 - 1994), 'Bits of Careless Talk are Pieced…

Careless Talk Endangers Convoy

Stevan Dohanos (1907 - 1994), 'Bits of Careless Talk are Pieced together by the Enemy - Convoy sails for England tonight', U.S. Government Printing office, 1943, colour lithograph, signed in the plate lower left, 102 x 72 cm; framed 125 x 94 cm overall.…

USA Army Poster - 'Victory Liberty Loan' Framed. By the…

Victory Loan Army Poster

USA Army Poster - 'Victory Liberty Loan' Framed. By the American Lithographic Co. Ny. 100 by 75 cm

World War II Poster, 'Never been so fit...' One of a series of…

Join the AIF: Be Proud, Be Fit, Serve Your Country

World War II Poster, 'Never been so fit...' One of a series of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment posters issued under the title JOIN the AIF. This poster subtitled 'Make them proud of you!.. Never been so fit I. wouldn't…

World War II Poster, 'Your Country needs YOU! Join the A.I.F…

Join AIF now: Your country needs you!

World War II Poster, 'Your Country needs YOU! Join the A.I.F Now!' Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (AIF) Second World War recruiting poster. A. black and white image of Winston Churchill's head and left hand pointing toward the viewer dominates…

Rhys Williams (1894-1976), 'A New Air Map from the Australian…

Qantas Air Map by Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams (1894-1976), 'A New Air Map from the Australian Viewpoint...' An advertising poster for Qantas Empire Airways designed by leading Australian commercial artist Rhys Williams c.1938. The poster depicts the globe laid flat divided into four…

World War II Poster, 'Make her proud to say... My Son overseas…

Make Her Proud: Join the AIF WWII Poster

World War II Poster, 'Make her proud to say... My Son overseas one of a series of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment posters issued under the title Join the AIF This poster subtitled ' Make her proud to say... My son…

World War II Poster, 'Your Country needs You! Join the A.I.F…

Join AIF Now!

World War II Poster, 'Your Country needs You! Join the A.I.F Now!', Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, AIF Second World War recruiting poster. A black and white image of Winston Churchill's head and left hand pointing toward the viewer dominates the…

1899 Australasian Federal Referendum colour lithograph…

Australasian Federal Referendum Certificate and WWI Poster

1899 Australasian Federal Referendum colour lithograph certificate, inscribed to 'A.E. Farmer', illustrated with captioned portraits of the six state Premiers and Parliament house, framed & glazed, overall 48 x 63 cm. Also c.1919 lithographic poster…

Doors/Lothar and The Hand People/ Captain Beefheart and His…

Family Dog Concert Poster featuring Doors, Lothar, Beefheart

Doors/Lothar and The Hand People/ Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band 'Flash' Denver Concert Poster Fd-84 (Family Dog, 1967). 51 x 35 cm (20 x 14')

World War II: 'RAAF Beaufighters in Action with RAAF Air Crews',…

RAAF Beaufighters in Action

World War II: 'RAAF Beaufighters in Action with RAAF Air Crews', superb artwork, marked 'AF1-44' at lower right, size 63 x 51 cm, brilliant condition.

A vintage Sailor slice poster, Septimus E Scott (1879- 1962)…

Vintage Sailor Slice Advertising Poster by Septimus E. Scott

A vintage Sailor slice poster, Septimus E Scott (1879- 1962) original advertising poster printed by D.M. Ltd. C. 1920. Mounted on linen and framed. 74 x 100 cm

World War I era colour poster of Australia AIF in the Great War,…

Australia AIF in Great War Poster

World War I era colour poster of Australia AIF in the Great War, printer: Osboldstone & Co., Pty Ltd. Melbourne, mounted on board, 58 cm x 46 cm approx.

Hello Sailor - Christmas '77 at the Gluepot', band poster,…

Hello Sailor Christmas '77

Hello Sailor - Christmas '77 at the Gluepot', band poster, unframed. 33 x 20 cm.

Air Training Corps Careers in the Skyways of Tomorrow, 72.5 x…

Careers in Tomorrow's Skyways

Air Training Corps Careers in the Skyways of Tomorrow, 72.5 x 48 cm (linen backed)

U.S. Gov't War Bonds poster - World War I, I own a Liberty Bond,…

Liberty Bond: Support Your Country, Buy War Bonds

U.S. Gov't War Bonds poster - World War I, I own a Liberty Bond, offset lithograph; printed by Edwards and Deutsch Litho. Co. Chicago, circa 1917/18, 74.5 cm, 49.5 cm

A World War II AIF Recruitment poster by James Northfield,…

Serious Recruitment Poster for World War II AIF

A World War II AIF Recruitment poster by James Northfield, 'Join the AIF This Is Serious!...Enlist Now', the World War II coloured offset lithograph depicting a man hurriedly changing from civilian dress into army issue; with signature of Northfield lower…

Navy Week, 3rd Liberty Loan, published New Zealand National…

Navy Week: Join 3rd Liberty Loan

Navy Week, 3rd Liberty Loan, published New Zealand National Savings Co, 1943, 75 x 50 cm

Original World War I poster. 'Haig. He Kept His Pledge - You…

Haig's Pledge: Buy Peace Bonds

Original World War I poster. 'Haig. He Kept His Pledge - You Buy Peace Bonds'. pub E B Studios, Sydney. Litho. 70 x 46 cm

Rare Brett Whitley, original poster, 'Robin Gibson in…

Brett Whitley 1980: Portraits, Crucifixions, A Paddock

Rare Brett Whitley, original poster, 'Robin Gibson in collaboration with David Reid present Brett Whitley 1980, Portraits, Crucifixions, A Paddock' approx 77 cm x 59 cm

Australian World War II Liberty Loan coloured poster, Owl, Your…

Invest in Liberty Loan for a Secure Future

Australian World War II Liberty Loan coloured poster, Owl, Your Nest Egg for the Future, invest in the Liberty Loan, 26 x 77 cm

Board Games: Lithograph paper on cardboard predominantly made…

Vintage Lithograph Board Games Collection

Board Games: Lithograph paper on cardboard predominantly made by 'National, REGd Trade Mark', includes 'Commonwealth Navy' nice coloured lithograph board with the Australian coat of arms & ships (The Austarlian, Warrego, Sydney, Melbourne & the Yarra);…

Large original French World War I military poster, Artist…

France at War: Neumon's 1918 Military Poster

Large original French World War I military poster, Artist 'Maurice Neumon 1918'. Approx 118 cm x 80 cm

WD & HO Wills Capstan Navy cut advertising poster, 47 x 37 cm

Capstan Navy Cut Advertising Poster

WD & HO Wills Capstan Navy cut advertising poster, 47 x 37 cm

Australian World War II era posters (3); 'Back the Attack Buy…

WWII Australian Propaganda Posters

Australian World War II era posters (3); 'Back the Attack Buy 4th Liberty Bonds' (100 x 26 cm); 'Unconditional Surrender. Buy 4th Liberty Loans' (97 x 75 cm); 'Come on Australia your Money Must Fight' (97 x 75 cm). Condition ranging from VG to poor

A vintage war recruitment poster, the Harry J. Weston image of…

Join the War Effort: Were YOU There Then?

A vintage war recruitment poster, the Harry J. Weston image of a woman standing before a battle tattered Australian/New Zealand flag, the words 'Were YOU There Then?' on red ground, blue and yellow other dominant tones, the printer's details 'W. A.…

World War I period Australian poster 'Lest We Forget. Buy Peace…

Lest We Forget Peace Bonds

World War I period Australian poster 'Lest We Forget. Buy Peace Bonds'. Art work by James Northfield printed by Sands and McDougall. Linen backed. 74 x 49 cm. Condition C

'Careless Talk Costs Lives' set of 8 colour lithograph posters…

'Careless Talk' Poster Set

'Careless Talk Costs Lives' set of 8 colour lithograph posters for the Ministry of Information Artwork by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird). Condition: A. each 32 x 20.5 cm

'Careless Talk Costs Lives. You Never Know Who's Listening!'…

Careless Talk Costs Lives

'Careless Talk Costs Lives. You Never Know Who's Listening!' British anti-rumour/gossip campaign poster for the Ministry of Information. Artwork by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird). Laid down on linen. Condition: B-. 75 x 51 cm

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…

'Australia's Duty', letterpress poster printed by A.J. Mullett,…

Australia's Duty Poster

'Australia's Duty', letterpress poster printed by A.J. Mullett, Melbourne, backed on linen. Condition: A. 102 x 77 cm. Text continues 'We must reinforce those brave soldiers who are fighting the battle of freedom and justice. The call is now upon every…

'More and Still More Men - Kitchener's Message', c.1914…

Kitchener's Call: More Men Needed (9 words)

'More and Still More Men - Kitchener's Message', c.1914 letterpress poster, backed on linen. Condition: A., 100 x 63 cm

'Prepare For Peace R.A.A.F Educational Services', colour…

"Prepare for Peace" WWII Poster

'Prepare For Peace R.A.A.F Educational Services', colour lithograph poster, dated '1944-45' in image lower right. Condition: C (missing portion to upper edge of image). 38 x 25.5 cm

'Civvy Street. Can You Take It?', colour process lithograph…

RAAF Post-War Education Course Poster

'Civvy Street. Can You Take It?', colour process lithograph poster, dated '1944-45' in image lower right. Condition: A-. 23 x 32.5 cm. Text continues 'Consult your RAAF education officer. There's a correspondence course for your post-war job'

'Learn to Earn Through the RAAF Educational Services', colour…

RAAF Education Services Poster

'Learn to Earn Through the RAAF Educational Services', colour lithograph poster, dated '1944-45' in image lower right. Condition: A-. 38 x 25.5 cm

'Remember Him? He Fought For You!' colour lithograph poster,…

Remember Him: Fighter for You!

'Remember Him? He Fought For You!' colour lithograph poster, backed on linen. Condition: C. 97 x 69 cm

'Air Crews Wanted Now! Wanted Immediately For the R.A.A.F'…

RAAF Air Crews Wanted Poster

'Air Crews Wanted Now! Wanted Immediately For the R.A.A.F' colour process lithograph poster, backed on linen. Condition: C+. 74 x 49 cm

'Haig. He Kept His Pledge, You Buy Peace Bonds', artwork E.B.…

Haig's Pledge: Buy Peace Bonds

'Haig. He Kept His Pledge, You Buy Peace Bonds', artwork E.B. Studios (Australian, 1910s-1920s), colour lithographic poster, backed on linen. Condition: B-. 74.5 x 49 cm. Field Marshall Douglas Haig (1861-1928), son of John Haig of the whisky company, was…

'Beatty. He Kept His Pledge, You Buy Peace Bonds', artwork…

Beatty's Pledge: Buy Peace Bonds

'Beatty. He Kept His Pledge, You Buy Peace Bonds', artwork attributed to E.B. Studios (Australian, 1910s-1920s), colour lithographic poster. Condition: C. 75 x 48 cm. Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Beatty (1871-1936), was one of the youngest admirals in…

'Late Nurse Cavell. She Gave All, You Buy Peace Bonds', artwork…

Late Nurse Cavell: Buy Peace Bonds

'Late Nurse Cavell. She Gave All, You Buy Peace Bonds', artwork by E.B. Studios (Australian, 1910s-1920s), colour lithographic poster, backed on linen. Condition: B-. 75 x 48 cm. Edith Louisa Cavell (1865-1915), was a British World War II nurse who became…

'I Want You for the Navy. Promotion For Any One Enlisting.…

Navy Recruitment Poster 1917

'I Want You for the Navy. Promotion For Any One Enlisting. Apply Any Recruiting Station Or Postmaster' U.S. recruiting poster. Printed by Forbes, Boston. Artwork by Howard Chandler Christy, dated 1917. Laid down on linen. Condition: A. 104 x 66 cm

'Stand Behind the United Nations. Guard the Peace in the…

Defend UN Peace: Join the Regular Army

'Stand Behind the United Nations. Guard the Peace in the Regular Army', Australian colour silkscreen poster, backed on linen. Condition: B-. 49 x 36 cm

'Two Sides of An Exciting Life. The Regular Army', colour…

Regular Army: Two Sides of an Exciting Life

'Two Sides of An Exciting Life. The Regular Army', colour screen print poster, backed on linen. Condition: B. 50 x 62 cm. Text continues 'Ahq Adv. Prod C 188'