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RENÉ VINCENT—A DECO ARTIST WITH A DIFFERENCE!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jim Clark

One of the most prolific and accomplished French graphic designers of the art deco era (1910-1940) was René Vincent (1879-1936). What I like most about his work is its rootedness in bodies and objects of palpable heft, in contrast to … Continue reading →

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LIFE AT SEA: NAUTICAL GRAPHICS THAT STAY ON COURSE!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jim Clark

                              Crociere Estate (1935) Gino Boccasile;11″ x 8 1/4″;B+,P There is something hard to describe but quite overwhelming about vintage graphics that capture the play of light on the high seas. The figure shown here could have caught some rays … Continue reading →

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“Come Fly with Me”—VINTAGE TRAVEL BROCHURES

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jim Clark

Not that long ago, if you were contemplating a trip—say, at Christmastime—you wouldn’t Google destinations and then take a virtual tour through a prospective hotel room. No, you’d go to a travel agency where there would be walls full of … Continue reading →

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