This mid-20th-century French Loterie Nationale poster for Fête des Mères (Mother’s Day), designed by Lesourt, uses a beautifully symbolic image of a mother and child formed from flowering foliage. Set against a rich purple ground with bold yellow and green typography, it promotes the May 30 lottery draw while celebrating themes of nurture, growth and family. A striking example of post-war French graphic design, it combines simple forms, strong colour contrast and emotional warmth.

Year: 1959

Dimensions: 160cm x 120cm 

Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen mounted