This article is devoted to the art of graphics in Azerbaijan of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. It tell about the distinctive features of this type of fine art, the techniques of performance, directions, as well as correlation with graphic design. It tells in detail about the pre-revolutionary poster in Azerbaijan, its function, style decisions, social significance, as well as the traditions of this genre. Much attention is paid to the satirical graphics, its founders A. Azimzadeh, J. Mamedkulizadeh, O. Shmerling, I. Rotte and others, who published their works in the pages of “Molla Nasreddin”.