Henri Thiriet

French, 1873 - 1946

BiographyHenri Thiriet aka Henry Thiriet (1873-1946) was a prolific French poster artist, book illustrator and painter.[1] Although responsible for many memorable posters, almost nothing is known about Thiriet's life and career. He painted in a flamboyant Art Nouveau style, using its characteristic curves and swirls, and a colourful palette to create imagery bearing his clear stamp. Bicycles and their manufacturers are a recurring subject in his work, and the majority of his posters were designed for Omega, Griffiths and Dayton Cycles.[2] From Wikipedia
At a young age, Henri Thiriet works in Paris for Pierrefort, a lithographs workshop. Prolific poster artist in Art nouveau style, between 1890 and 1910, he produces a hundred images for many brands, that he sometimes signs Henry (instead of Henri) Thiriet. After 1918, he goes back mainly to illustrating popular novels. Is a municipal council member and vice-mayor of Créteil (near Paris), from 1925 to 1942. Paints frescos in the 1930s for the preschool Victor Hugo in Creteil. From Wikipedia France

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