Original Maitres de l'Affiche Plate 28, Spa Ferme De Frahinfaz sale by Edouard Duyck and Adolphe Crespin

Artist Edouard Duyck
Title Spa Frahinfaz Farm
Plate 28
Year 1896
Size 15 5/16 in x 10 11/16 in
Condition Very Good - Maitre is linen backed to protect the print.

The Belle Epoque in Paris toward the end of the 19th Century was a time when the arts in general flourished. Posters advertising department stores, books, magazines, the theatre and so much more were plastered all around the city. Jules Cheret - known as the father of poster art - partnered with the Chaix Printing Firm and put together a lithograph subscription business that consisted of 256 color lithographs reproduced in a smaller size format from the original art of 97 artists. It was known as Les Maitres de l'Affiche (The Masters of the Poster) which were delivered in packages of four different lithographs to subscribers in the years 1895-1900. This smaller format (11 x 15 inches) quickly attracted a broad following of art lovers and became popular as highly collectable given their smaller size.

An advertisement for the Spa Frahinfaz Farm, cafe and restaurant, designed by Edouard Duyck and Adolphe Crespin in 1894 and issued as a Maitre in June 1896. Poster sale advertises lodging for arrival on horse or on foot.

This is an original lithograph with a seal of authenticity which can be seen in the lower right corner. Vintage Fine Arts guarantees the authenticity of all posters, prints and lithographs we offer for sale.