This July the Paragon Gallery will be showing a carefully curated selection of original posters by some of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

Far from a simple reproduction of an original painting, these posters have become rare and collectible works of art in their own right. The Atelier Mourlot in Paris pioneered the creation of lithographic prints, inviting the most iconic artists of the time to work alongside the master printers of the studio. Intimately involved with the design and creation of these posters, the artists formed a lasting collaboration with Mourlot that resulted in some of the most sought after images in modern art.

Most of these posters would have been displayed in public places, being eventually torn down or pasted over. Few can be found in good condition today. We’re delighted to be able to exhibit thirty-nine of these superb artworks, with examples from Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Miro and Hockney, among others, and hope you can join us for what promises to be a spectacular show.

Picasso, “Cinquante Chefs d’Oeuvre” (1959)