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.













Febuary calendar girl by vargas 1948 on linen original
Paquebots de legende by Paul Colin 1992
Moulin Rouge Formidable poster by Rene Gruau on linen 1980's original
Exposition Daumier Honore Daumier at the Orangerie Paris 1934 original litho on linen
Lac D'Annecy BY BRUCE SKILBECK ORIGINAL limited edtion of 300
Pour l'art by Fabry for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Bosch Refrigerator by Paul Colin 1963 original french poster
Hospitaux Paris Exposition Architecture by Razzia 1982
Figaro Illustre Seine book seller "Hesitations" by George Cain 1898 on linen
Figaro Illustre lawn tennis match 1898 on linen
Figaro Illustre tricoteuse by Lacoste 1898 on linen
ALCAZAR D’ÉTÉ – KANJAROWA — Jules Chéret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Touraine Circuits Automobiles French Travel on the Chemin de Fer D'Orleans
Biere Allary by Jean D'Ylen 1920 original vintage poster on carton
Clandestine Guy Laroche by Razzia original original large size
Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Die gerettete Moral on linen original
Image & Science (2000) Poster by André François – Original French Serigraph Printed by Michel Caza, Paris
26ème Trophée Lancôme – Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche (1995) Golf Poster by Vladimir Veličković
Razzia La Coupole original
Lemans 1998 911GTI Porsche poster
Le Parfum by Razzia original large size
Die Alte Stadt by Fischer for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Loterie Nationale Arts Menagers 1938 by Derouet original french poster
Socovel Motorcycle's 1948 ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER
Chemin de Fer du Nord Pierrefonds son Chateau J Aubry c1930
Vlan du Berni — Original Belgian Poster, Rycker, Brussels
Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Lebensbejahung on linen original
Bantam Hat Fashion by Gino Boccasile original vintage poster on linen
China Rossi Elixir Tonic c1930 original italian poster
Razzia Louis Vuitton Classic Boheme Run 2006 original hand signed original sm
Sud Boisson Gazeifiee by Bellenger 1950 original vintage poster on linen
Razzia Louis Vuitton Bagatelle 1999 original original lg
La libre by Rysselberghe for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Blumentag on linen original
Simplicissimus 1913 by Kainer Sailing on linen original
Automobiles Ader by Georges Meunier 1900 ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER
Andy Warhol Chanel N5 Perfume Green Blue 22 x 29 inches
Polichinelle by Dillon for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate
27ème Trophée Lancôme (1996) Golf Poster by Henri Cueco – Original French Serigraph, Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche Tournament
School of Visual Arts New York by Greg Spalenka 1990 rare original printing
French Line by Brenet c1950 Cie Gle Transatlantique Cruise Line
Brides Les Bains by Taconville c 1900
Figaro Illustre lantern night by Jacques Wagrez 1898 on linen
Je Vous Ecris Fiest l'Estampe by Jean Michel Folon original serigraphie 1986
IRIS BY HOHENSTEIN VINTAGE FRENCH POSTER MAITRE DE L'AFFICHE 1895/99
KUNST ANSTALT BY FISCHER DAS MODERNE PLAKAT 1897
Grand Palace Hotel Lugano 1930 VINTAGE ORIGINAL Italian POSTER
Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Die Dferde von Elberfeld on linen original
TRISTESSE SUR LA MER BY ULMANN VINTAGE FRENCH POSTER ESTAMPE MODERNE 1897
1979 Grand Prix Automobile of Monaco on linen
AVANT LE BALLET BY RENOUARD VINTAGE FRENCH POSTER ESTAMPE MODERNE 1897
Simplicissimus by Dudovich 1913 Woman with mirror on linen original
Simplicissimus 1913 by Kainer Dancers on linen original
L'Illustration motorcycle poster 1941 ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER
Ulysses by Longhi 1954 1st printing Kirk Douglas (The Odyssey)
Saxolene by Cheret 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Art Expo in New York at the Coliseum 1979 by Jean Michel Folon original serigraphie
Razzia Louis Vuitton Bagatelle 1993 original hand signed original lg
Scena Illustrata Arts Literature Theatre Music by Giuseppe Anichini 1900
Razzia Louis Vuitton Classic Boheme Run 2006 original hand signed original lg
Napoleon Cognac “Aigle Rouge” – Original 1928 French Stone Lithograph Poster by Moullot, Large Format, Linen Backed
Disque Bleu Cigarettes by Favre c 1950 on linen original french poster
Quiberon Morbihan by Symonnol c1930
ANDY WARHOL Un Mito Americano VINTAGE POP ART POSTER MARILYN ON LINEN Original Authentic
9ᵉ Festival de Jazz de Paris designed by Peter Klasen in 1988 for the annual jazz festival organized by the City of Paris
LIBRE ESTHETIQUE BY COMBAZ DAS MODERNE PLAKAT 1897
Corso Italia 1913 by Marcello Dudovich chromolithographic plate
Kacia by Delatre for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate
ANDY WARHOL "Warhol Unlimited" 2016 ORIGINAL VINTAGE POP ART POSTER ON LINEN
Razzia Louis Vuitton Bagatelle 2000 original lg
Sarajevo Olympics by Mujezonovic 1984 Ski Jump
Razzia Louis Vuitton Parc de Bagatelle 2002 Ford GT original hand signed original sm
Campari Umbrella in the Sand by Traub Printers Swiss 1963 original
Cinematheque Musee de l'affiche 1982 by Razzia original
Voyagez sans Risque was created by Raymond Savignac in 1971 for the SNCF