Bernard Villemot was a French graphic artist known primarily for his iconic advertising images for Orangina, Bally Shoe, Perrier, and Air France. He was was born in Trouville-sur-Mer, France, in 1911. He began his studies at the Académie Julian in Paris, but later transferred to the Paul Colin school, where he was influenced by Colin's Art Deco style.

Villemot's first poster was commissioned by the General Commission for Education in 1933. In the post-war years, Villemot produced many posters for the Red Cross and the French Resistance. He also began to design commercial posters, and more...

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 more...

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Bally Kick by Bernard Villemot, vintage poster, linen backed,…

Bally Kick Vintage Poster by Bernard Villemot, 1989

Bally Kick by Bernard Villemot, vintage poster, linen backed, 1989, 159.5 x 117 cm. Provenance: collection of Simone Allbon

A Bernard Villemot 'Les Parisiennes' poster, 1982, poster…

Bernard Villemot's 'Les Parisiennes' Exhibition Poster (1982)

A Bernard Villemot 'Les Parisiennes' poster, 1982, poster created in 1982 for a Villemot exhibition. This image was created for the album 'Les Parisiennes' in 1971. This poster is a later edition created for a Villemot exhibition in 1982, 69 x 50 cm

A Bernard Villemot 'Donne ton sang Toi Aussi' original…

Give Blood, Save Life

A Bernard Villemot 'Donne ton sang Toi Aussi' original lithographic poster, 1955, 'Donne ton sang Toi Aussi pour sauver une vie' (Give your blood as well to save a life) - 1955, Published by Chavane, Paris. An original vintage poster designed by Villemot…

Bernard Villemot, Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm.…

Bally Orange Vintage French Poster

Bernard Villemot, Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm. This piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have…

Bernard Villemot - Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm,…

Vintage Bally Orange Poster by Bernard Villemot

Bernard Villemot - Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have…

After Bernard Villemot (1911-1990) Sport d'Hiver, France 1954…

Winter Sports in France

After Bernard Villemot (1911-1990) Sport d'Hiver, France 1954 lithograph, colour poster, 88 x 56.5 cm

Villemot Orangina Orelia, French advertising poster, Artwork by…

Villemot's Orangina Orelia Advertising Poster

Villemot Orangina Orelia, French advertising poster, Artwork by Bernard Villemot. Professionally linen backed 55 cm x 72 cm

Original French advertising poster, Bally 'Blonde' or 'Pink…

Bally Shoes Poster by Bernard Villemot

Original French advertising poster, Bally 'Blonde' or 'Pink shoes', graphic artist Bernard Villemot. Professionally linen backed 64 cm x 42 cm

Vintage poster by Bernard Villemot, from Portrait Series for…

Bernard Villemot's Perrier and Contrex Portrait Series Poster

Vintage poster by Bernard Villemot, from Portrait Series for Perrier And Contrex, circa 1971, colour lithographic, linen backed and framed 172 x 137 cm