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The last edition, the fifty-third, took place at the end of 1900.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Moissac to a miller father, Firmin Bouisset began his career by illustrating numerous children's books which were extremely successful at the time, but it is through his posters that Firmin Bouisset is still known today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most emblematic works, we find the Little Menier writing on a wall and the little schoolboy of LU, which are still part of our advertising landscape but also of our heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouisset was in his time the painter of childhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote that he always took his children as models: Yvonne his daughter for the Menier chocolate or Jacques, his son, for the little LU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibition - Art Nouveau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposition d'ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaix Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bouisset Firmin","offers":[{"title":"62 x 42 \/ A+  \/ On Linen","offer_id":42160785817785,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/products\/ap_00905_Salon_des_cent_La_Plume_1899_Bouisset_Firmin_Original_Vintage_Poster_Galerie_1881_Affiche_Ancienne_Originale.jpg?v=1687176283"},{"product_id":"ap_09196","title":"5me emprunt national London County \u0026 Westminster Bank Circa 1915","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEconomy - Banking - United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllies in the United War in Peace - Subscribe to the London County \u0026amp; Westminster Bank (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Vaugirard Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, small tears on the edges\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bouisset Firmin","offers":[{"title":"120 x 82 \/ A-","offer_id":42863718400185,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/products\/AP_09196.jpg?v=1664196821"},{"product_id":"ap_21642","title":"Chocolat Menier - Les Maîtres de l'affiche Pl. 47 Circa 1895","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original poster by Firmin Bouisset for \u003cem\u003eChocolat Menier\u003c\/em\u003e, featured as \u003cem\u003ePlate 47\u003c\/em\u003e in the prestigious \u003cem\u003eLes Maîtres de l'Affiche\u003c\/em\u003e series, is an iconic work of late 19th-century advertising art. Created by Firmin Bouisset, one of the foremost French poster artists of the \u003cem\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/em\u003e, this design exemplifies the artistic innovation and charm that characterized commercial posters during the golden age of lithography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmin Bouisset, renowned for his ability to blend artistic elegance with compelling commercial messaging, created this celebrated poster to promote \u003cem\u003eChocolat Menier\u003c\/em\u003e, one of France’s most prominent chocolate brands. Founded in 1816, Chocolat Menier was a pioneer in both chocolate production and advertising, with Bouisset’s posters playing a pivotal role in shaping its visual identity and public appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular design portrays a young girl writing the brand name \u003cem\u003e\"Chocolat Menier\"\u003c\/em\u003e in large letters on a wall with a piece of chalk. The childlike innocence of the scene, coupled with the simplicity of the message, created an immediate emotional connection with viewers. The use of a child as the focal point of the poster was both novel and highly effective, evoking nostalgia, warmth, and familial comfort—all qualities associated with the enjoyment of chocolate. Bouisset’s talent for capturing human emotion and everyday moments allowed him to transform this scene into an enduring symbol of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in vibrant colors and clean lines, the poster exemplifies the technical mastery of lithography that defined the \u003cem\u003eLes Maîtres de l'Affiche\u003c\/em\u003e series. Commissioned between 1895 and 1900, \u003cem\u003eLes Maîtres de l'Affiche\u003c\/em\u003e (The Masters of the Poster) was a curated collection of 256 reduced-format lithographic reproductions of the era’s most celebrated poster designs, overseen by \u003cem\u003eJules Chéret\u003c\/em\u003e, the father of modern poster art. Firmin Bouisset’s \u003cem\u003eChocolat Menier\u003c\/em\u003e poster, as \u003cem\u003ePlate 47\u003c\/em\u003e, earned its place among the finest examples of the genre, highlighting the artistic and cultural importance of commercial advertising during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition’s simplicity, with the chalk-writing girl set against a clear backdrop, allows the viewer’s focus to rest entirely on the brand name and the joyful act of writing it. Bouisset’s skillful use of bold yet harmonious colors ensures the design remains eye-catching and memorable. The poster’s enduring success lies in its ability to be simultaneously playful, timeless, and effective—qualities that made it an immediate favorite in its day and a highly sought-after collector’s item today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouisset’s \u003cem\u003eChocolat Menier\u003c\/em\u003e poster is not just a milestone in the history of advertising but also a testament to the evolution of graphic art in the late 19th century. It reflects the innovative spirit of the \u003cem\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/em\u003e, a time when commercial posters were elevated to the status of fine art and artists like Bouisset became celebrated for their ability to blend creativity with commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the \u003cem\u003eChocolat Menier\u003c\/em\u003e poster by Firmin Bouisset remains an iconic image, cherished by art collectors, poster enthusiasts, and historians alike. Its inclusion in \u003cem\u003eLes Maîtres de l'Affiche\u003c\/em\u003e cements its legacy as a masterpiece of early advertising art and a symbol of a bygone era when posters were not just advertisements but works of art that brought beauty to the streets of Paris and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastronomy - Advertising\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrinted by Chaix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bouisset Firmin","offers":[{"title":"40 x 29 \/ A+  \/ On Linen","offer_id":50730645651783,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_21642Insta2.jpg?v=1734361952"},{"product_id":"ap_23968","title":"Jeune fille à la tresse dans un décor de feuillages Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eThis circa 1900 original poster by Firmin Bouisset, titled \u003cem data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eJeune fille à la tresse dans un décor de feuillages\u003c\/em\u003e, is a delicate and enchanting example of early Art Nouveau design. It features a young girl with a long, braided tress, softly framed by an intricate arrangement of flowering vines and curling tendrils. The composition celebrates natural elegance and youthful innocence, rendered in a palette of muted greens, soft ochres, and subtle pinks that perfectly evoke the organic fluidity central to the Art Nouveau style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eThe girl's face is expressive yet calm, surrounded by winding ivy and stylized morning glory blooms that form a dreamlike halo. Her thoughtful gaze and slightly parted lips give the image an air of contemplative intimacy. Every line in the foliage is a study in decorative rhythm — the vines weaving in and out of themselves with a lyrical grace reminiscent of stained glass or illuminated manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eFirmin Bouisset (1859–1925) was a renowned French illustrator and poster artist, perhaps best known for his charming depictions of children. His work often bridged the worlds of commercial advertising and fine art, and he played a significant role in shaping the visual identity of several major brands during the Belle Époque — including \u003cem data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eLu\u003c\/em\u003e biscuits and \u003cem data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eChocolat Menier\u003c\/em\u003e. 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