André Wilquin (1899-2000) was a visionary French graphic artist whose prolific career defined the visual landscape of advertising and publishing in the first half of the 20th century.
Renowned for his exceptional versatility, Wilquin was a master of the “L’affiche” (poster) art form, blending bold, stylized typography with striking imagery. His work for iconic brands and his legendary book cover designs, most notably for the Livre de Poche series, showcased his ability to distill complex narratives into a single, compelling visual.
Wilquin’s style sat at the perfect intersection of Art Deco elegance and modern minimalism, characterized by clean lines, vibrant color palettes, and a keen sense of balance. Browse through this collection to appreciate the genius of André Wilquin, whose bold designs and iconic covers shaped the aesthetic of an entire era.
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| Pernod Fils, circa 1920 |
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| Le cancer tue en France 60.000 personnes par an, 1920 |
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| Remington Portable Typewriter, circa 1925 |
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| Dans un Jardin Grenoville Parfumeur à Paris, circa 1927 |
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| Etrennes, jouets, mardi 3 décembre et pendant tout le mois, 1929-1930 |
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| Arlberg Orient Express, circa 1930 |
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| Dératisor, Destruction Rapide de Tous les Rongeurs, circa 1930 |
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| Farine Lactée Nestlé, circa 1930 |
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| Kwatta, circa 1930 |
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| Le Poudre Gemey, circa 1930 |
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| Les Meilleurs Vins Rouges ou Blancs, circa 1930 |
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| Marie Brizard, circa 1930 |
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| Parfumerie Dentelles Brosserie, Plumes Gants Fleurs, 1930 |
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| Petrole Hahn, Pour les cheveux, circa 1930 |
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| Simplon Orient Express, Taurus Express, 1930 |
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| Simplon Orient-Express, Taurus-Express, Europe Asie Afrique, circa 1930 |
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| Gants Parfumerie Dentelles Fleurs, 1934 |
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| Cie. Glie, Transatlantique French Line "Normandie", 1935 |
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| Liqueur de la Vielle Cure, La Gloire des, 1935 |
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| Achetez le nouveau timbre antituberculeux, 1937 |
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| La Tuberculose est évitable, 1942 |
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| La Syphilis paille dans l'Acier de la Machine Humaine, abat l'Homme le plus fort, 1945 |
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| C'est un "coup de fouet" qui peut vous tuer, 1947 |
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| Festival De Cannes, circa 1950 |
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| Orangina, Toute la Saveur du Fruit, 1955 |
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