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.













Dior Perfume Eau Sauvage poster by Rene Gruau on linen 1980 original
Loterie Nationale Meres Francaises 1940 by Derouet original french poster
ANDY WARHOL Martini Art Gallery 1997 ORIGINAL VINTAGE POP ART POSTER ON LINEN
Le Cenacle by Victor Mignot for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1897
Adani Fruit poster 1950 by Gino Boccasile original vintage poster on linen
Rainbow Parrot lithograph by Tom Palmore 1989 photorealist Artist signed and numbered
HARPERS BY BEGGARSTAFF DAS MODERNE PLAKAT 1897
The dance, seligkeit 1913 by Kainer on linen original
Willi’s Wine Bar – Daniel Pudles, 1991 | Original Lithograph on Canson Paper, “Solamente a Parigi”
HARPERS AUGUST BY PENFIELD DAS MODERNE PLAKAT 1897
Bantam Hat Fashion by Gino Boccasile original vintage poster on linen
Encre L Marquet by Eugene Grasset Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896
Ringo Starr by Richard Avedon for Stern 1967 Beatles poster
Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Rudblid on linen original
Composition des Moines Coffee 1925 by Rene Vincent original french poster
Anjou Vins by H Amoro later printing vintage poster
Bosch Refrigerator by Paul Colin 1963 original french poster
Messageries Maritimes Marseille-Alexandrie PLM by Daviel 1924
Scena Illustrata Arts Literature Theatre Music 1900
Willi’s Wine Bar – Palliser Anthony, 1990 – Original First Edition Poster on BFK Rives Paper
Pantomime by Ibels for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate
Sarajevo 1984 Downhill Racer – Ismar Mujezinović, Original Olympics Poster
Willi’s Wine Bar – Sophie Herxheimer, 1997 (on thick paper)
The dance, redoute 1913 by Kainer on linen original
Rimini poster by Rene Gruau on linen 1993
Corso Italia 1913 by Marcello Dudovich chromolithographic plate
Creme Heliopolis Skin Cream Art Nouveau 1890's
Monopole Radio – Vague de Puissance et Harmonie, 1934 (Damour Édition, Paris)
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Au Cirque Images of The Circus 1952
Une Bonne Ame Chocolat by Chocarne-Moreau1900 print original french
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Au Cirque Images of The Circus 1952
Soir d'Octobre by Ernest Laurent for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate
Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Fallobft on linen original
Cordial Campari banner Leonetto Cappiello 1921 original Italian poster Banner
CORINNE BY MAURICE DUMAS VINTAGE FRENCH POSTER ESTAMPE MODERNE 1897
Simplicissimus 1913 by Kainer 6% on linen original
PALL MALL BUDGET BY GREIFFENHAGEN DAS MODERNE PLAKAT 1897
L'inconnu by cablet for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate
Voyagez sans Risque was created by Raymond Savignac in 1971 for the SNCF
Grand Palace Hotel Lugano 1930 VINTAGE ORIGINAL Italian POSTER
Razzia – Nice Jazz Festival 1994 (Arènes de Cimiez) Original Serigraph Poster
Willi’s Wine Bar – Frédéric Voisin, 1988 – Original First Edition Poster
Chantilly – Razzia - Prix du Jockey Club 1992, Lancia - Rare
Albine by Artigue for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate
Scena Illustrata Arts Literature Theatre Music 1932
The dance, Marietta 1913 by Kainer on linen original
Bibendum MIchelin Motorcycle Tires 1950 ORIGINAL VINTAGE Italian POSTER
Socovel Motorcycle's 1948 ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER
Salon des Cent by Eugene Grasset Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate
1983 Grand Prix Automobile Pierre Lecomte of Monaco
Autumn Nue by Menard for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate
Figaro Illustre flirt by George Delbruck 1898 on linen
Razzia Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice 2009 original hand signed original lg
3eme Emprunt de la Defense Nationale Suscriez Auguste Leroux 1917
Moulin rouge Frou Frou poster by Rene Gruau on linen
Pineau des Charentes by Susan Stewart 2002 ORIGINAL VINTAGE FRENCH POSTER
Monaco Grand Prix 1969 by Maestri 27e Grand Prix Automobile of Monte Carlo
Les Arts 4 by Jules Cheret Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate
Assisi by Vittorio Grassi 1926 RARE italian enit poster
Razzia NICE Festival de Jazz 1994 original original serigraphie
Pseudonym Autonym Beardsley for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Paglieri Perfumed Talc poster 1950 by Gino Boccasile
The French Alpes by Lucien Fontanarosa French Railways 1960c
Milton Glaser (1989) – Droits de l’Homme – Original Human Rights Bicentennial Poster