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Which poster to give for Father’s Day?

No ties or socks: a poster about a real passion (cars, motorcycles, wine, sports) makes a more personal Father’s Day gift than an object tied to the occasion by default.

By Romain Brunel, founder of Brunelia Updated 3 min read20 posters in this article

Which poster to give for Father’s Day?

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The 20 posters at a glance

PhotoPosterOrientationSizesPriceLink
Blue Citroën 2CV and Eiffel Tower cobbled street poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Racing motorcycle leaning into a Grand Prix turn poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Stone bridge and Porte Cailhau in Bordeaux seen from the vineyards poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Surfboard and lifeguard tower on the beach poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Surfer on a turquoise wave in a tropical cove poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Rugby player sprinting down the touchline poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Trial rider crossing rocks poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Skier descending La Plagne facing Bellecôte poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Rugby kicker and ball toward the stadium posts poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Cyclist with open arms on a flowery hill road poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Central Park skating rink in winter poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Sled run between snowy fir trees poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Family sledding down a snowy slope poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Pin-up throwing a bowling ball poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
French Alps ski resort and gondola poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Skier in Pyrenees powder poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Alpe d’Huez Pic Blanc summit and cable car poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Roller skating pin-up seaside promenade poster Landscape 5 sizes from $21.00
Cycle touring through mountain forest poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Bike ride through rolling countryside poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00

Start from a passion rather than a cliché

Father’s Day often pushes us toward the same ready-made ideas: a tie, tools, socks. A poster avoids that reflex when it starts from what the person truly loves, not from what we associate with dads by default. A model they drove, a sport they play or follow, a region they love returning to: the connection to the person matters more than the gift category.

The poster for this part

Blue Citroën 2CV and Eiffel Tower cobbled street poster

from $21.00

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If he loves classic cars or motorcycles

The car posters and motorcycle posters cover several eras and several styles of depiction (racing, touring, workshop). They only work if the person is truly interested in vintage vehicles; otherwise, they are just another cliché.

The poster for this part

Stone bridge and Porte Cailhau in Bordeaux seen from the vineyards poster

from $21.00

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If he prefers wine, sports or a specific place

The wine posters speak to someone who is genuinely interested in it, not just at mealtimes. The sports posters let you target a sport he actually plays or follows rather than a generic one. And as with other occasions, a city or landscape that matters to him can easily replace these themes if it suits him best.

The poster for this part

Surfboard and lifeguard tower on the beach poster

from $21.00

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Choosing between 2 posters

The same questions as for other gift occasions apply: what specific link connects this subject to the person, where could they display it, and do the colors and lettering suit them? The guide Which poster to give? details the method occasion by occasion.

The poster for this part

Sled run between snowy fir trees poster

from $21.00

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If the connection also runs through Paris

One poster shows a light blue Citroën 2CV parked on a cobblestone street lined with Haussmann-style buildings, facing the Eiffel Tower: a good fit if the person has lived in Paris or holds a special attachment to it, on top of a taste for vintage cars.

The poster for this part

Cycle touring through mountain forest poster

from $21.00

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For a passion more focused on racing

Another poster shows a rider in red, leaning into a turn on a racing motorcycle at a Grand Prix, under the checkered flag: an angle more about competition than the workshop or a leisurely ride, for someone drawn to speed more than to the machine itself.

The poster for this part

Racing motorcycle leaning into a Grand Prix turn poster

from $21.00

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If the sport she plays matters more than sport in general

One poster shows a weightlifter in a red singlet lifting a barbell overhead in a gym, under the title “Lift It High”: a different graphic register from the running scenes mentioned above, useful if the person really does strength training or weightlifting rather than sport in general.

The poster for this part

Surfer on a turquoise wave in a tropical cove poster

from $21.00

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Build this wall

3 posters from this article, at true scale

Blue Citroën 2CV on a cobblestone street facing the Eiffel Tower poster: the full poster
A3 · $32.00
Stone bridge and Porte Cailhau in Bordeaux seen from the vineyards poster: the full poster
A2 · $42.00
Surfboard and lifeguard tower on the beach poster: the full poster
A3 · $32.00
200 cm sofa

All 3 posters: $106.00

Frequently asked questions

You often ask us

Do you have to choose a “masculine” subject for Father’s Day?

No: the subject that works is the one tied to a real passion or memory of the person, not a cliché linked to the occasion. A city or landscape poster is just as fitting as a car or sports poster if it speaks to him more.

What budget should I plan for a Father’s Day poster gift?

The budget depends on the design, the size and any frame bought separately. Compare the prices shown in each poster’s selector before choosing the size.