Tag Archives: Jules-Alexandre Grun

BLACK AND RED: NOT MERE COLORS!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jim Clark

At the outset of lithographic poster communications (in the 1890′s), an inspired French designer, Jules-Alexandre Grun, hit upon color cues to evoke the addictive verve and uncanniness of Belle Epoque Paris delights.

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VALENTINES IN VINTAGE GRAPHICS

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jim Clark

An old pop song runs, “Love is a many-splendored thing;” and we have the testimony of a vast array of graphic art to establish how varied loving relations can be. One of the more challenging but also. I think, more … Continue reading →

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