Adolphe Cassandre was a French artist renown for his work with posters. Adolphe Cassandre was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine in the year 1901 to French parents living in the Ukraine . Whilst a youngster the artist moved to Paris, France. He is associated with surrealism. For his artistic education Cassandre attended the Academy Julian and the Ecole des Beaux- Arts both located in Paris, France.
Price range information: Prints range from $1,000 to $40,000.
In this clip a brief selection of very famous posters by Cassandre:
Cassandre was not only a great artist, but also a great businessman. Cassandre was able to start his own advertising agency. Some clients include beverage companies and also travel companies.
A famous work of the Normandie ship, seen in the gallery, this poster has brought more than $10,000 at auction.
His company created new fonts and typeface in addition to painted images.
Also worked with magazine companies designing covers.
After World War 2 the artist got into theater set and costume design.
Adolphe Cassandre committed suicide in 1968 at the age of 67 years old.
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