Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home. In this cover you see a Cabaret scene.
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home.
Original antique advertising poster for Vernet natural sparkling mineral water, printed circa 1900. Known as “The Pearl of Mineral Waters,” the poster depicts fairies pouring the precious bottled water associated with the Ardèche region of France, celebrated for its rivers and natural springs. This large-format composition was printed by traditional stone lithography in rich colors and remains one of the more striking French mineral water posters of the period. This is the original printing.
Details:
Title: Vernet Eaux Minérales Gazeuses Naturelles
Date: c1900
Printer: Imprimerie Pichot
Size: 54 x 84 inches / 138 x 215 cm
On/Off Linen: on linen
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition, original printing linenbacked ready for framing or display