Today in History: Ottomar Anton born in 1895 On this day in 1895, the German painter and graphic designer Ottomar Carl Joseph Anton was born in Hamburg. Anton is well known for his commercial travel art from the 1920s and…
Today in History: Siemens born in 1816 German inventor, industrialist and founder of the electrical and telecommunications company, Ernst Werner von Siemens was born on this day in 1816. Direct link at https://bit.ly/3k3fF1c For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Siemens #PosterArt #VintagePoster…
History: First Laurel & Hardy movie released in 1927 Putting Pants on Philip, a short silent film starring the comedy duo marked the beginning of a long partnership. #LaurelHardy #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun…
History: Jimi Hendrix born in 1942 James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington, but rose to fame in Britain with his band the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he was arguably one…
History: Casablanca premieres in New York City in 1942 On this day in 1942, the movie "Casablanca" had its world premiere screening at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. While it enjoyed unspectacular success after its initial run, the…
Today in History: First Mercedes Test Drive in 1900 On this day in 1900, the first Mercedes was taken for its maiden drive in Cannstatt, Germany. The car was specially built for its buyer, Emil Jellinek, an entrepreneur with a…
Today in History: Traffic signal patented On this day in 1923, American Garret Morgan was awarded the patent for an automated traffic signal. Morgan’s invention was not the first of its kind, but unlike the other traffic signals which just…
Today in History: Raymond Savignac born in 1907 We have always been fascinated with the poster art by Raymond Savignac (1907 - 2002). The French artist began his career in 1935 at the Alliance Graphique under the supervision of Cassandre.…
Today in History: Jupp Wiertz born in 1888 Jupp Wiertz (Joseph Lambert Wiertz, November 5, 1888, Aachen - January 7, 1939, Berlin) was born in Aachen, Germany. Wiertz studied in Berlin and learned lithography in Leipzig. During the 1920s, he…
Today in History: Heinrich Campendonk born in 1889 The German-born painter and graphic designer (who later became a Naturalized Dutch citizen) was born on November 3 and we like to take this opportunity to promote his poster "Die Farbe" which…