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CMay
(1896)
Ambassadeurs.
Artist:
Lucien Metivet French (1863 - 1930)
"Metivet’s work for a number of illustrated periodicals (including Le Rire) won him a considerable reputation… This poster is among the finest examples of French poster art and deserves to be placed on a par with Toulouse-Lautrec’s masterpieces. The subdued … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Ambassadeurs.
Date:
CMay
(1896)
Artist:
Lucien Metivet French (1863 - 1930)
Engraver:
Imprimerie Chaix
Condition:
Technique:
Original colour lithograph.
Image Size:
235mm
x 245mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1896
Description:
"Metivet’s work for a number of illustrated periodicals (including Le Rire) won him a considerable reputation… This poster is among the finest examples of French poster art and deserves to be placed on a par with Toulouse-Lautrec’s masterpieces. The subdued colouring, the imaginative use of lettering, and the expressive central figure all form a harmonious whole" (Paris 1900, p.120)
