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Camille Bouchet
Cognac Jacquet – The Peacock, c. 1910 Original Stone Lithograph Linen-backed

c. 1910

$3,779
£2,831.38
€3,300.34
CA$5,319.01
A$5,414.20
CHF 3,081.87
MX$65,353.44
NOK 35,936.26
SEK 36,369.55
DKK 24,671.88

About the Item

This c. The 1910 Cognac Jacquet Peacock poster is the piece that made Camille Bouchet's name in poster history. Known among collectors simply as "The Peacock," this Cognac Jacquet Peacock poster stands as one of the most visually stunning Belle Époque advertisements ever created—a lithograph so vibrant and immediately recognizable that it transcends its original commercial purpose and enters pure fine art territory. The moment you see it in person, you understand why it endures. The color palette is breathtaking: jewel-toned peacock blues and greens, warm golds and oranges, crisp whites that make the design jump off the wall. The composition centers on an elegantly stylized peacock, its elaborate plumage rendered in flowing curves and rich chromatic detail. The bird becomes both literal product imagery (the beauty of Cognac Jacquet itself) and abstract design—a perfect merger of commercial need and artistic vision. What's remarkable is how economical the design feels despite its visual richness. The peacock dominates; the Cognac Jacquet typography integrates naturally; no element competes for attention. This is the hallmark of masterful poster design: complexity that reads as clarity, decoration that serves purpose. Camille Bouchet remains largely obscure in art history—little is documented about his life or other works. Yet this single image cemented his legacy. Collectors recognize "The Peacock" instantly, even those who've never heard Bouchet's name. It's the kind of poster that transcends artist biography and becomes a design icon in its own right. The Belle Époque period (1870–1914) produced countless lithographed advertisements, but this one captures something special: the technical mastery of stone lithography at peak precision, combined with a color sensibility that still captivates 115 years later. The multi-color printing required perfect registration—each color layer had to align flawlessly—and this poster demonstrates that craftsmanship throughout. Museum-quality condition, professionally conservation-backed with archival linen mounting and ready to frame. Grade A- Trust Differentiators: ✓ Original c. 1910 stone lithograph — artist-authenticated Belle Époque production ✓ Archival linen-backed mounting — museum conservation standards applied ✓ Museum-quality condition — vivid color saturation and registration precision preserved ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
  • Creator:
    Camille Bouchet (1799 - 1890, French)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63 in (160.02 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Archival linen backed in Grade A- condition. Linen trimmed to the edge of the poster, ready to frame. See image for a small flaw. FREE Continental USA shipping. Great 116-year-old Peacock lithograph.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 260391stDibs: LU1404218128342

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