Edgard Derouet initially was a photo engraver because his parents prevented him from studying art. He also took lessons from Paul Colin. With various partners, Derouet later worked as an illustrator and poster creator, especially for hairdressers and perfumeries. Derouet also developed the well-known symbol of the National Lottery. In 1925 he designed the posters for the French version of the Charlie Chaplin film “The Gold Rush.” In World War II he worked for the fascist Vichy government and the German film industry. In the year 1945, he became artistic director of the magazine Art et Industrie. When he joined the management of a large art print shop in 1954, Derouet terminated his artistic activity.
Edgard Derouet and Paul Fromentier submitted their poster design for the Olympic Games together. The poster is shown in the art catalogue, but there is no indication, however, that it was ever implemented.
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