Henri Gray (1858–1924), born Henri Boulanger, was a talented French illustrator and poster artist active during the Belle Époque period. He is best remembered for his elegant and dynamic posters, characterized by fluid lines, refined compositions, and a distinctive artistic style that blended Art Nouveau influences with classic illustrative techniques.
Gray created numerous advertising posters for theaters, products, and events, often featuring graceful female figures, theatrical scenes, and sophisticated typography. His works were highly regarded for their artistic quality and commercial appeal, contributing significantly to the golden age of French poster art alongside masters such as Alphonse Mucha and Jules Chéret.
Though less widely known today than some of his contemporaries, Henri Gray remains a respected figure in the history of graphic design and illustration. These refined and beautifully composed posters showcase Henri Gray’s exceptional talent for blending elegance, movement, and commercial appeal, cementing his place among the notable illustrators of the golden age of French poster art.
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| Cirque d'été, Les Porcherons, 1886 |
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| Affiches-Pichot, Paris, circa 1890 |
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| Bal de la Grenouillère, circa 1890 |
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| Chemin de Fer Hollandais, circa 1890 |
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| Fantasies Parisiennes, La Lune à Paris, 1892 |
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| Les Saltimbanques, Cirque d'Hiver, 1892 |
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| Salon du Cycle, Exposition Internationale de Vélocipédie, 1894 |
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| Trianon Concert, Harry and Jack, circa 1894 |
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| Bal de la Grenouillère, circa 1895 |
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| Casino Marie-Christine, circa 1895 |
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| Cirque D'été, circa 1895 |
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| Cirque d'Hiver, circa 1895 |
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| Concert Européen, Biot-Graphe Revue, circa 1895 |
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| Concert Européen, circa 1895 |
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| La Boucle, Looping the Loop, circa 1895 |
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| La Fourmi, Kif-Kif-Bourrico, 1896 |
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| Le Tréport-Mers, 1897 |
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| Petrole Stella, 1897 |
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| Train-Scotte, circa 1897 |
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| Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville, Paris, Etrennes, Jouets, 1898 |
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| Lucifer, Le meilleur des Pétroles, circa 1898 |
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| Papier à Cigarettes Riz Abadie, 1898 |
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| Phébus, Paris, circa 1898 |
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| Théâtre de l'Opéra, 1er Grand Bal Masqué, 1898 |
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| Cycles Sirius, 1899 |
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| Pneumatique Souple, garanti Imperforable, Le Clou, Lyon, 1899 |
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| Théâtre de l'Opéra, 3eme Bal Masqué, 1899 |
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| Automobiles Pneumatique Continental, circa 1900 |
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| Boulogne s. Mer, circa 1900 |
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| Chemins de fer de l'ouest, Trouville Casino, 1900 |
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| Cycles Brilliant-Exposition Universelle, 1900 |
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| Emile Mennesson, circa 1900 |
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| Epicycle, carrousel géant á mouvement continu, circa 1900 |
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| Georges Richard-Société Anonyme, Automobiles & Cycles, circa 1900 |
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| Hé…Cocher! chez Michaut, 1900 |
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| Hurtu Cycles, circa 1900 |
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| Les Pays-Bas, circa 1900 |
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| Royal Éclair, Grand Vin Hygiénique de l'Estomac, circa 1900 |
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| Chemin de Fer du Nord, Boulogne sur Mer, circa 1901 |
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| Wimereux, circa 1901 |
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