Jean Carlu

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Jean Carlu
Born1900
Died22 April 1997

Jean Carlu (1900–1997) was a French graphic designer who specialised in posters. He was a member of a family of architects; his brother Jacques Carlu for example designed the Palais de Chaillot in Paris. He made posters during World War II to promote an increase in American production.

Biography

Jean Carlu started his career as a professional poster-designer in 1919, after a competition by a producer of dental aids (

Château Mouton-Rothschild.[4]

Carlu also designed posters for the Container Corporation of America, Pan American Airways, and Air France.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Union List of Artist Names Online Full Record Display". Getty. 2004. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Artist Biography". The Vintage Poster. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  3. ^ Image for Monsavon. This poster can be seen here.
  4. ^ Label of Château Mouton-Rothschild. This poster can be seen here.