John Onwy was a French commercial artist and poster designer active in the early 20th century.
Best known for his colorful advertising posters, he created striking promotional designs for products such as Tobler chocolate, King’s Lemonade, and various consumer goods popular in Belgium and France. His work reflects the decorative, eye-catching style of the period, combining bold typography with lively illustration.
Though biographical details about Onwy remain limited, his surviving posters continue to be appreciated by collectors of vintage advertising art for their charm and period character. These colorful vintage posters showcase the lively commercial art of John Onwy, a distinctive voice in early 20th-century advertising design.
Biscuits La Cigogne, Strasbourg, 1920
Café Mirault, Quel arôme!, circa 1920
Chiarini, Élixir Vermifuge contre Vers, Coliques, Convulsions, circa 1920
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