Time for reading - Against All Odds: Polish Graphic Design 1919–1949

Posted: Apr 08, 2015 | Tagged: advertising, book, graphic design, illustration, posters, publication, war

Pictures in Motion - A look at Old Animation Tools and Optical Toys

For contemporary people pictures in motion are something extremely ordinary. Daily doses of ads on TV and the Internet, 3D movies, mobile presentations and animations make us accustomed to the fact that we live in a world full of motion pictures. Often we don't even have enough time to stop and think of how it all looked before mankind had the TV, cinema or mobile devices.

The world of motion picture has a very rich history, full of optical illusions, studies of visual perception and surprises. At the end of the XIX century most pre-film animation devices used a sequence of pictures showing progressive phases of motion. This was quite similar to the film reel method which is still well known to this day, many years after its invention. The main difference being that the pictures in the early days were hand-painted and - well, let's be honest - the story was much shorter and simpler than that of movies today. The method can be clearly seen on the zoopraxiscope (below). This kind of divices was created by photographer Eadweard Muybridge in 1879:

Posted: Apr 01, 2015 | Tagged: animation, collection, illustration, picture

La Vie Parisienne Facebook Giveaway Contest

For those of you still not following us on Facebook, you should...because you'd know that we are currently running a La Vie Parisienne Contest. The requirements are simple. Just choose your favourite original La Vie Parisienne illustration at our online boutique, and place your vote in the form of a comment on the Facebook post below. Make sure to explain why your selected illustration is your favourite! That's it! One lucky person will win the La Vie Parisienne illustration of their choice! We will be announcing the him or her on December 1st!

Rue Marcellin's La Vie Parisienne Facebook Contest

Posted: Nov 12, 2014 | Tagged: contest

Touring the Museum of Montmartre and Renoir Gardens in Paris

A few weeks ago we decided to take a stroll through Montmartre and stumbled upon the Museum of Montmartre and the Renoir Gardens (Musée de Montmartre et Jardins Renoir). Persuaded by the wine tasting on offer after touring the museum, we decided to check it out.

Posted: Nov 07, 2014 | Tagged: Montmartre, Museum, Paris

Unique Gift Giving With Original Vintage Posters and Illustrations

A whirl-wind of gift giving during the winter holidays is almost upon us! Year after year you stretch your imagination to purchase the perfect present for even the most hard to buy for people on your list! If you’re tired of giving the same old sweaters and gift cards, why not try to spice up someone you love’s home décor?

Rue Marcellin has the perfect gifts for anyone on your list who loves history, fashion, advertising, vintage design and retro home décor! People how are artistic, nostalgic or just plain love to decorate their homes with nice things will truly appreciate getting an authentic vintage poster this holiday season!

Posted: Nov 03, 2014