Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – Seymour Chwast (1989)
This original 1989 poster by Seymour Chwast (b. 1931) was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international series published by Artis 89 in Paris to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Chwast’s bold and conceptual image features the scattered letters of the word “LIBERTY,” symbolizing one of the Declaration’s central ideals. The fragmented typography reflects both the fragility and resilience of freedom—a theme that continues to resonate in contemporary culture. Printed by Imprimerie Marchand, this poster exemplifies Chwast’s distinctive visual language: witty, graphic, and socially engaged.
A founding member of Push Pin Studios (with Milton Glaser, Edward Sorel, and Reynold Ruffins), Chwast helped redefine modern illustration and poster design through a unique blend of playfulness and commentary. His contribution to the Artis 89 series stands as a statement of artistic liberty and human dignity.
Artist: Seymour Chwast
Title: Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (Liberty)
Date: 1989
Printer / Publisher: Artis 89 / Imprimerie Marchand, Paris
Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Dimensions: 33 × 23.5 in (84 × 60 cm)
Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
Country: France
Category: Human Rights / Commemorative Poster / 20th-Century Graphic Art
Comments:
Issued in 1989 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. Chwast’s Liberty design reimagines one of humanity’s most essential principles through expressive typography and minimalist power. Guaranteed original printing, not a reproduction.
Artist: Combas, Robert Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Poster for the festival of Jazz that took place in Paris in 1989. The festival takes place every year and the Mairie of Paris uses a different Artist for their poster. Excellent Serigraph original 1st printing
Odalisque #2 (Workshop Proof)
Artist: Jean Tinguely (Swiss, 1925–1991)
Date: 1989
Production Period: 1980–1989
Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 22 × 30 in. (56 × 76 cm)
Print Type: Serigraphy (Silkscreen)
Materials: Canson Arches watercolor paper, black ink
Condition: Excellent
Comments:
Odalisque #2, workshop proof silkscreen by Jean Tinguely, produced in 1989. This impression is unsigned and unnumbered, issued as a proof. The printing was carried out by Caza Imprimerie in Paris, using Canson Arches watercolor paper and black ink of very high quality.
Jean Tinguely was a Swiss artist recognized for his kinetic sculptures and his extension of the Dada tradition into the late 20th century. His mechanical constructions satirized modern industrial culture and often incorporated movement, sound, and elements of chance. Tinguely’s work was exhibited internationally during his lifetime, with major installations at the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Centre Pompidou (Paris), the Tate (London), and other institutions.
This silkscreen represents his graphic work from the late 1980s and illustrates the playful, energetic line characteristic of his art.
School of Visual Arts New York by Greg Spalenka original
Artist: Greg Spalenka Printer: Graficaza, Paris Size: 28 x 45 ” / 71,2 x 114,3 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1990 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster designed by Saplenka and actually printed in Paris at the very best SErigraphie in the world at the time Graficaza in Paris. Poster in Excellent condition on Arches type paper. Original printing.
Mois de la Photo a Paris by Jim Dine 1998 original
Artist: Dine, Jim Printer: Ville de, Paris Size: 20 x 32 in / 50.8 x 81.25 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1998 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Month of the photo in Paris or La Mois de la Photo a Paris. . Original printing.
An original Italian travel poster promoting Trento, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. Issued in 1925 and printed by Chappuis in Bologna for the ENIT (Italian State Tourist Office), the poster reflects the period’s effort to encourage tourism and cultural pride in the region, which had only recently been annexed to Italy after World War I.
The design features the prominent statue of Dante Alighieri, set against the architectural backdrop of Trento’s historic center. Dante’s presence underscores the Italian cultural identity of the region, while the clean composition and modernist typography exemplify the graphic style of Italian railway and ENIT promotional art of the 1920s.
This stone lithograph measures 27.5 × 39 inches and has been professionally mounted on linen. It is preserved in excellent A condition, with bright colors and strong presentation. A striking and historically significant piece of Italian travel advertising.
⸻
Title: Trento
Artist: Anonymous
Date: 1925
Printer: Chappuis, Bologna
Size: 27.5 × 39 in. / 70 × 100 cm
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Issued by ENIT (Italian Tourist Office) to promote travel to Trento in the mid-1920s. Features the Dante Alighieri statue, symbolizing the region’s Italian cultural identity after World War I. Linen-backed and well preserved.
Roma Mercato di Traiano by Vittorio Grassi 1925 RARE
Artist: Grassi, Vittorio Printer: Enit Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Lithograph Year: 1925 Condition & Comments: Nice condition with slight restoration
Original Authentic poster for travel to Rome with a view on the ancient Roman Marketplace. Poster created for the Enit of Italian Railways with artwork by Vittorio Grassi in 1925. RARE
Figaro Illustre Angels on roof by Firmin Bouisset from 1898 original
Artist: Bouisset, Firmin Printer: Editeurs Figaro, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1898 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Firago Illustre came out monthly and used the best artists of the time. A Journal of events and news of the time with lots of illustrations and as time went on photos. At the turn of the Century chromolithograhie was the printing technique used. In Excellent condition.
Figaro Illustre Angels by window by Firmin Bouisset from 1898 original
Artist: Bouisset, Firmin Printer: Editeurs Figaro, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1898 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Firago Illustre came out monthly and used the best artists of the time. A Journal of events and news of the time with lots of illustrations and as time went on photos. At the turn of the Century the printing technique used was chromolithographie. In Excellent condition.
Figaro Illustre Angels cutting christmas trees by Firmin Bouisset from 1898 original
Artist: Bouisset, Firmin Printer: Editeurs Figaro, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1898 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Firago Illustre came out monthly and used the best artists of the time. A Journal of events and news of the time with lots of illustrations and as time went on photos. At the turn of the century Chromolithgraphie was the artistic way to print journals. In Excellent condition.
Image of angels and boy in snow cutting pine trees.
Figaro Illustre Chez le bonhomme Noel by Firmin Bouisset from 1898 original
Artist: Bouisset, Firmin Printer: Editeurs Figaro, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1898 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Firago Illustre came out monthly and used the best artists of the time. A Journal of events and news of the time with lots of illustrations and as time went on photos. At the turn of the Century chromolithography was the technique used. In excellent condition.
