Andre Francois (1989) – Human Rights – Original Droits de l’Homme Bicentennial Poster
$ 395Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – André François (1989)
This original 1989 poster by André François (1915–2005) was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, a major international series commissioned by Artis 89 in Paris to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
François’s design—one of the most visually striking in the set—depicts an eye peering from a hat box labeled “Au Bon Marché 1789”, with the word “Vigilance” inscribed below. The image fuses surreal wit with political critique, implying that human rights, once hard-won, must not be taken lightly or sold cheaply. The reference to Au Bon Marché—the famous Parisian department store—adds irony, suggesting that liberty itself can be commodified when vigilance fades.
Renowned for his imaginative, often satirical visual language, François brings both humor and gravity to this composition, linking the ideals of the French Revolution with a warning against complacency.
Printed by Artis 89, Paris, the poster was part of a historic collaboration of 66 international artists invited to create original images celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights.
Artist: André François
Title: Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (Vigilance)
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 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. François’s powerful design, Vigilance, shows an eye emerging from a hat box labeled Au Bon Marché 1789, a metaphorical reminder of the cost of freedom and the need to protect human rights from neglect or exploitation. Original issue, not a reproduction.













Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Die gerettete Moral on linen original
November calendar girl by vargas 1948 on linen original
Scena Illustrata Arts Literature Theatre Music 1934
Figaro Illustre Angels cutting christmas trees by Firmin Bouisset 1898 on linen
Allevard les Bains PLM French Railways by Eric Coulon c1930
Visitez La Tunisie by Yahia (1950s) Original French Travel Poster – Printed by Rene Sicard, Paris
Monaco Grand Prix 1970 by Michael Turner on linen vintage poster
The dance, Tingeltangelwalzer 1913 by Kainer on linen original
Ugo Nespolo Campari Soda 1990 World Cup Soccer
Paris Posters Musee de l'affiche 1982 by Razzia original
L'Instant Taitinger Champagne 1980 original vintage poster on linen
Lambretta Innocenti 1963 by Pietro Vera ORIGINAL VINTAGE Italian POSTER
Razzia Louis Vuitton Cup 1992 San Diego original hand signed original medium
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Au Cirque Images of The Circus 1952
Razzia Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice 2009 original hand signed original lg
Deauville by Razzia original hand signed original
Perrier C'est Fou (Legs) by Bernard Villemot 1979 original vintage poster on linen
Vlan du Berni — Original Belgian Poster, Rycker, Brussels
Children's books by Beardsley for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Roland Garros 1984 Tennis by Razzia original serigraphie
La Montagne by Robert Falcucci 1930 original french poster
WHEN HEARTS ARE TRUMPS BY BRADLEY DAS MODERNE PLAKAT 1897
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Au Cirque Images of The Circus 1952
Palermo by Croce 1949 VINTAGE ORIGINAL Italian POSTER
Relax poster Rene Gruau on linen
Automobiles Ader by Georges Meunier 1900 ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER
Simplicissimus 1913 Intimes by Dudovich on linen original
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Au Cirque Images of The Circus 1952
Figaro Illustre girl Noel 1898 on linen
The sun by Rhead for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Lemans 1998 911GTI Porsche poster
1920's lady Golf poster rare
Mois de La Photo a Paris by Jim Dine 1998 original serigraphie
Razzia Louis Vuitton Bagatelle 1999 original original sm
Raymond Savignac (1989) – Droits de l’Homme – Original Human Rights Bicentennial Poster