Original French poster issued for the postwar reconstruction loan, L’Emprunt de la Paix, encouraging citizens to subscribe to bonds financing the rebuilding of France after the First World War. The composition by Henry Lebasque contrasts a peaceful domestic scene in the foreground with workers, construction activity, factories, and smoke rising from industrial plants in the background. The family scene with the mother and child symbolizes the future generations of France, while the rebuilding and industrial landscape represents national recovery and reconstruction.
Henry Lebasque was an established French painter associated with Post-Impressionism and closely connected to the circle of artists around Pierre Bonnard and Edouard Vuillard. Like a number of prominent artists of the period, he contributed designs for public campaigns following the war. Posters such as this were part of a broader national effort encouraging citizens to invest in government bonds to finance rebuilding and economic recovery.
Artist: Lebasque, Henry
Printer: Imp. Maquet, Paris
Size: 31 x 47 inches / 80 x 120 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1920
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition.
Artist: Steinlen, Theofile Printer: Gil Blas, Paris Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1890c Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. In this cover you see a knight on a horse and a fairy.
Artist: Steinlen, Theofile Printer: Gil Blas, Paris Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1890c Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
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 very french scene, a woman is carrying bread in the street.
Artist: Steinlen, Theofile Printer: Gil Blas, Paris Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1890c Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. In this cover you see a man with three maidens in the forest. They are looking at plants.
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. In this cover you see a a woman working on a farm. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home.
