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Villemot, Bernard (1911-89)

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Name
Villemot, Bernard (1911-89)
Nationality
French
Biography
Bernard Villemot (1911-89) was a French graphic designer and artist known for his iconic advertising posters. Born in Paris, Villemot studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs before starting his career as a freelance illustrator. He gained recognition in the 1950s and 60s for his bold, colorful posters for brands such as Orangina, Bally, and Perrier. Villemot's style was characterized by simple, graphic shapes and bright, eye-catching colors. He often used bold typography and playful imagery to create memorable and effective advertising campaigns. In addition to his commercial work, Villemot also created illustrations for magazines and book covers. He continued to work as a graphic designer until his death in 1989, leaving behind a legacy of iconic advertising posters that continue to inspire and influence designers today.
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Assets (27 in total)

Poster advertising French Beaches, printed by the French Government, c.1955
'Work', propaganda poster of the Vichy government, from the series 'Travail, Famille, Patrie' (Work, Family, Fatherland), 1940-44 (colour litho) (see also 180078, 180478)
'Family', propaganda poster of the Vichy government, from the series 'Travail, Famille, Patrie' (Work, Family, Fatherland) 1940-44 (colour litho) (see also 180077, 180478)
Advertising poster for the SNCF sleeping cars: 'Une nuit en voiture-lit', 1973 (colour lithograph)
Advertising poster for Bally, 1989 (colour lithograph)
Poster advertising 'Radiola' radios, printed by G. Ballon, c.1955 (colour litho)
Poster advertising 'Orangina', c.1958 (colour litho)
Bally (The Lotus), 1973 (colour litho)
Advertisement for a hot-water heater, from 'Votre Maison', Christmas 1960 (colour litho)
An advertising poster for 'Orangina', 1965 (colour lithograph)
Poster advertising the French National Railways, 1962 (colour litho)
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