Francisque Poulbot: The Poet of Parisian Childhood Francisque Poulbot (6 February 1879, Saint-Denis – 16 September 1946, Paris) was a French affichiste (literally, “poster designer”), draughtsman and illustrator whose distinctive style captured the spirit of Montmartre and its inhabitants—particularly its children—with poignant tenderness. Born into a family of educators, Poulbot’s upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for observation and detail, qualities that would become hallmarks of his artistic vision. Unlike many aspiring artists of his time who pursued formal training at the…