Leonetto Cappiello (9. April 1875 in Livorno, Italy - 2. February 1942 in Cannes, France) was an Italian poster art designer who lived in Paris. He is now often called 'the father of modern advertising' because of his innovation in poster design.
Another high quality vintage art reproduction by Buyenlarge. One of many rare and wonderful images brought forward in time. I hope they bring you pleasure each and every time you look at them.
The yacht "Henrietta" 205 tons
The Dornier Delphin II flying boat provided sightseeing around Lake Constance on the Swiss German border.
C.M. Coolidge created at the turn of the century what would become a lasting image of anthropomorphic canines playing poker. This series brings whimsy to every game room and is a must have is you like playing cards.
Barbier (1882-1932) was a painter and illustrator who designed sets and costumes for the theater. He did a lot of work for magazines but few posters. This was possibly his first. Svoboda (1892-1948) was born in Moscow and danced with the Bolshoi Ballet...
John James Audubon (1785-1851) was the premier naturalist and a well respected American ornithologist. His attention to detail and his prints became world famous as they were published. Future generations including Charles Darwin all drew on his...
The 1950's was a time of wonder and the universe was the focus of many young imaginations. Hollywood adopted science fiction and the toy industry followed closely. The Japanese manufactured toy robots for the children of America and designed great...
Architectural Drawings of Renaissance Architecture
A very kitsch donkey cart full of fruit. In the 1930's the classic homemaker could purchase decals, applied by water, to decorate the kitchen, furniture, or anything else they desired. These are samples directly from the salesman's sample book.
Stickers were issued by roller rinks across the United States. Many were stock designs imprinted with the local skating facility. This was for the Line Skating Palace in Creaton, Iowa.
Celebrated English and French Thoroughbred Stallions from 1764 to 1887 publish in a book for the French and English markets to aid in tracing bloodlines