Salon des cent 1896

This refined lithograph by Georges de Feure was created in 1896 for the 5th exhibition of the Salon des Cent at 31 Rue Bonaparte in Paris, published as Plate 10 in the prestigious Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series.

Georges de Feure (1868–1943) was a central figure in the Art Nouveau movement, known for his ethereal, elegant depictions of women and interiors. In this poster, a contemplative young woman examines a white carnation, her gaze dreamy yet intense, framed by flowing hair and a wide hat with softly stylised foliage in the background. The muted tones of green, lilac, and gold highlight de Feure’s characteristic sense of poetic melancholy and refined decorative design.

The Salon des Cent was an influential Parisian art exhibition that promoted affordable prints and modern poster art to a wider public. De Feure’s design encapsulates the Salon’s sophisticated artistic ethos, celebrating the beauty of feminine introspection through delicate outlines and flat, harmonious colour planes.

Printed with the embossed blindstamp of Les Maîtres de l’Affiche lower right, this lithograph remains a collector’s jewel, embodying de Feure’s delicate artistry and the flourishing aesthetic culture of fin-de-siècle Paris.

Exhibition - France

The masters of posters Pl.10

Printed by Chaix

Good condition, slight dirt