History of Press Graphics 1819–1921

The History of Press Graphics 1819–1921 explores 100 years of illustrated newspaper design and its influence on emerging avant-garde art movements. Featuring works by Jean Cocteau, Juan Gris, Thomas Nast, and Gustave Doré, the collection traces the visual language of graphic news across a century of artistic development. Its scope covers the intersection of journalism and modernist design, documenting how illustrated press shaped and reflected broader shifts in graphic art.