Johannes Handschin Biography
A noted Swiss artist and one of the leaders of the Basel graphic art movement known for their art deco posters.
During the 1930s to 1950s, hyperrealist poster artists such as Hans Handschin, Herbert Leupin, Peter Birkhäuser, Fritz Bühler, Max Dalang and Donald Brun produced a great number of lithographic posters depicting products created by Basel manufacturers.   Their works were characterised by a rich palette of colours and flawless printing.   As a rich country Switzerland also could afford to use more expensive inks in their printing.

ORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION - AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
IRIS SHOE POLISH
PERSIL - HENKEL
ELCO STATIONARY
HOTEL VILLARS PALACE
PUBLIC TRADE FAIR BASLE
INDIANA STUMPEN
APOLLO STUMPEN