Eugène Grasset

Rare and exquisite 1896 calendar by Eugène Grasset - La Belle Jardinière

1896

The 1890 original poster by Eugène Grasset for the Théâtre National de l'Odéon is a prime example of the elegant and refined design that defined the French Belle Époque period. This ...

“Allegorische Frauengestalten – Darstellung Weiblicher Handarbeiten” is a breathtaking circa 1900 original lithograph by renowned Belgian Art Nouveau artist Privat-Livemont. This elegant composition is a striking celebration of femininity, seasonal beauty, and traditional craftsmanship, rendered in the lush, flowing aesthetic that defined the Belle Époque. Composed of four vertical panels, the poster depicts allegorical female figures, each engaged in a different form of delicate needlework or handcraft. Framed by blooming branches and set against pastel backdrops, the women appear dreamlike—goddesses of domestic artistry. Their elaborate hairstyles, soft drapery, and floral adornments echo the organic elegance typical of the Art Nouveau movement. Each figure exudes grace and purpose: one spins thread, another embroiders, one weaves, and another ties a ribbon. Their expressions are serene, lost in creative concentration, embodying an idealized vision of harmony between nature, beauty, and labor. This work was published in Germany and printed by E. Höchstädt, Stuttgart, as part of a decorative arts portfolio titled “Decorative Models” (Decorative Vorbilder), intended to inspire design and aesthetic sensibility at the turn of the century. The text at the bottom, "Nach Originalen von Privat Livemont...

1894 Original before the letter poster by Eugène Grasset created for The Century Magazine this striking artwork depicts Napoleon on his majestic white Wooly Horse rendered with Grass...

This exquisite Art Nouveau poster by Firmin Bouisset—best known for his iconic commercial imagery—reveals a tender, introspective side of the artist’s work. Titled Jeune fille dans u...

Grasset, Eugene."Belle Jardinaire," Proof for the calendar "Belle Jardinaire" 1896. On China paper produced for the month of August, 12 7/8 x 9 7/8"

Pochoir (French for stencil) is a fine art printing technique that was especially popular in France from the late 19th to the early 20th century. It involves applying layers of color...

Paper Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29.21 x 20.955 cm ) Image Size: 8.25 x 5 inches ( 20.955 x 12.7 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: First printing Lithogra...

after Carl Otto Czeschka, (1878-1960), Austrian A leading member of the Vienna Secession and later the Wiener Werkstätte (Viennese Workshop), Carl Otto Czeschka was a vital fi...