1894 Original Grasset Lithograph «Salon des Cent »

Description: 1894 Original Grasset Lithograph «Salon des Cent » Artist : Eugene Grasset Printer: Chaix, Paris Colour lithograph Size: 15 ¾ x 11 3/8 inches (40 x 30 cm) Eugène Samuel Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) was a Swiss decorative artist who worked in Paris, France in a variety of creative design fields during the Belle Époque. He is considered a pioneer in Art Nouveau design. Salon des Cent ("Salon of the One Hundred") was an art exhibition in Paris, based at 31 Rue Bonaparte. The Salon sold color posters, prints and reproductions of artwork at reasonable prices. It was established in February 1894 by Léon Deschamps, founder of La Plume ("The Pen") an avant-garde literary and artistic magazine. It became known for its exhibitions showcasing the works of contemporary graphical artists. The salon held exhibitions until 1900. Many of the posters advertising Salon des Cent exhibitions have themselves become collectors' items. Les Maitres De L'Affiche Maîtres de l'Affiche (Masters of the Poster) refers to 256 color lithographic plates used to create an art publication during the Belle Époque in Paris, France. The collection, reproduced from the original works of ninety-seven artists was put together by Jules Chéret, the father of poster art and distributed between 1895 and 1900. The varied selection of prints was sold in packages of four and delivered monthly to subscribers. Designed for a subscription audience it showcased the most influential posters of the era in a collectible small format. This is an Original Vintage Lithograph; it is not a reproduction.

Price: 375 USD

Location: Montreal, Quebec

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