Ault and Wiborg Company, makers of lithographic and letter press printing inks
1890 Library of Congress
About this artwork
This is a commercial advertisement poster designed by Will Bradley for the Ault and Wiborg Company. It features stylized, decorative figures emblematic of the aesthetic movement and Art Nouveau graphic design of the late 19th century.
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Will Bradley was a pivotal figure in American graphic design, often referred to as the 'Dean of American Designers' for his innovative work during the Art Nouveau period. His posters for the Ault and Wiborg Company helped revolutionize commercial advertising by treating corporate messaging as a sophisticated, high-art form rather than just functional text.
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Ault and Wiborg Company, makers of lithographic and letter press printing inks
Will Bradley, 1890