Paul Fromentier

French artist Paul Fromentier was an illustrator, poster artist, and decorator. He studied at the École Estienne in Paris and worked frequently with his compatriot Edgard Derouet since 1942. Fromentier was also named professor of applied arts at the American Academy of Fontainebleau. In 1955 he was appointed secretary-general of the poster division for the Syndicat des artistes créateurs publicitaires, an association of French poster artists. He founded the studio Fromentier in Paris, later taking over the studio Derouet. Fromentier designed numerous popular posters and illustrations including political posters for the Communist Party and the Metalworkers’ Union.

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.