Milton Glaser (1989) – Droits de l’Homme – Original Human Rights Bicentennial Poster

Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – Milton Glaser (1989)

This original 1989 poster by Milton Glaser (1929–2020) was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international series published by Artis 89 in Paris to mark the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

Glaser’s contribution reflects his unmistakable graphic style—vivid color, clarity of form, and a deep humanist sensibility. His image transforms the revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality into a modern, universal symbol of dignity and compassion. A leading figure in 20th-century design, Glaser’s work for this series exemplifies his belief that art can communicate across boundaries and reaffirm shared human values.

Printed by Artis 89, Paris, the poster forms part of a landmark international collaboration that brought together 66 artists and designers from around the world to interpret the meaning of human rights for a contemporary audience.

Artist: Milton Glaser
Title: Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen
Date: 1989
Printer / Publisher: Artis 89, Paris
Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Dimensions: 33 × 24 in (84 × 60 cm)
Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
Country: France
Category: Human Rights / Commemorative Poster / 20th-Century Graphic Art

Comments:
Issued in 1989 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of Man. One of 66 designs by international artists including Milton Glaser, Savignac, Peret, and Paul Davis. Guaranteed original printing, not a reproduction.