Description
A.M. Cassandre’s L’Intransigeant is the poster that changed everything. Created in 1925 for the ambitious Paris newspaper, it’s one of the most iconic Art Deco designs. Collectors and design historians consider it a watershed moment—the moment commercial art became fine art.
The composition is pure genius. A newsboy in profile, abstracted into bold geometric shapes, shouts the day’s top story. But Cassandre went deeper. That figure symbolizes the paper’s entire editorial voice—its personality, ambition, and urgency. One profile captures it all.
What makes this work transcendent is the philosophy behind it. Cassandre believed posters should speak to people who aren’t looking for them. They should stop you. They should communicate instantly, without effort. This one does exactly that. The newspaper’s aspirations are written into every line.
The original lithograph measures 12″ x 28″—a commanding vertical format that demands wall space. Condition is B+/A-, linen-backed for archival preservation and acid-free conservation mounting. This is a piece that’s been cherished and properly cared for.
Cassandre designed hundreds of posters over his lifetime. This is the one that defined his legacy. Every poster includes a Free Certificate of Authenticity in your shipment.
Adolphe Jean Marie Cassandre (1901 – 1968)
Date:1935
Size:12 x 28
Medium: lithograph/ linen-backed
INV. #:12063
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