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September 15, 2026

John Onwy: Vintage Poster Artist of the Early 20th Century

John Onwy was a French commercial artist and poster designer active in the early 20th century. Best known for his colorful advertising posters, he created striking promotional designs for products such as Tobler chocolate, King’s Lemonade, and various consumer goods popular in Belgium and France. His work reflects the decorative, eye-catching style of the period, combining bold typography with lively illustration.

Though biographical details about Onwy remain limited, his surviving posters continue to be appreciated by collectors of vintage advertising art for their charm and period character. These colorful vintage posters showcase the lively commercial art of John Onwy, a distinctive voice in early 20th-century advertising design.

Biscuits La Cigogne, Strasbourg, 1920

Café Mirault, Quel arôme!, circa 1920

Chiarini, Élixir Vermifuge contre Vers, Coliques, Convulsions, circa 1920

Glycodont, Roi des dentifrices, 1920

King's Lemonade, circa 1920

La Milanaise, circa 1920

Levurine, Véritable levure d'Alsace, 1920

National Caoutchouc Shoes, circa 1920

Wybert Tabletten, Je middel tegen hoest, 1920

Chocolat Fondant Kohler, circa 1921

Chocolat Kwatta, 1921

Outremer Destrée, pas de bonne lessive sans le bleu destrée, 1921

Tobler Cacao, circa 1925

Dentifrice Glycodont blanchit les dents, 1929

Cognac Audouin, circa 1930

Au Canard Sauvage, 1936

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