Paul Colin (artist)
Paul Colin (* 27. June 1892 in Nancy , † 18th June 1985 in Nogent-sur-Marne ) was a French graphic designer , decorator and painter . He was known internationally for his poster designs .
Life
Paul Colin was a student of Eugène Vallin and Victor Prouvé . The beginning of his work was still very much influenced by Art Deco , until he later found his own, very personal style. He was the designer of more than 1,400 posters, numerous stage sets and costumes. His work attracted international attention: in 1964 he was invited to documenta III in the graphics department in Kassel .
As an admirer and lover of Josephine Baker , he designed the posters for her Revue Nègre in 1925 . For more than 40 years he designed posters for their performances, as well as numerous sets and costumes. He also provided 30 illustrations for Josephine Baker's memoir.
Publications
- Le Tumulte noir: Josephine Baker et la Revue Nègre . 42 drawings lithographed by Mario Ferrer. Paris 1927.
literature
- documenta III. International exhibition ; Catalog: Volume 1: Painting and Sculpture; Volume 2: Hand Drawings; Industrial design, graphics; Kassel / Cologne 1964
Web links
- Literature by and about Paul Colin in the catalog of the German National Library
- Works by Paul Colin at art.com
- Works by Paul Colin at allposters.com
- Materials by and about Paul Colin in the documenta archive
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Colin, Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French commercial artist, decorator and painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 27, 1892 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nancy |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 18, 1985 |
| Place of death | Nogent-sur-Marne |