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Elevate your space with a touch of authentic Parisian charm and early Art Deco elegance. This rare, original color lithograph … Read more Elevate your space with a touch of authentic Parisian charm and early Art Deco elegance. This rare, original color lithograph illustration is from the December 28, 1918 (Issue #52) of the iconic French weekly magazine La Vie Parisienne.Titled "La Vérité Demi-Nue" ("The Half-Naked Truth") and illustrated by the celebrated French artist Léo Fontan, the piece beautifully encapsulates the transition from the Belle Époque into the roaring Art Deco era. The artwork features a stylized, fashionable woman draped in an oversized patterned wrap and a classic black cloche hat standing gracefully on a beach. In the background, whimsical silhouettes of beachgoers, white cliffs, and vintage bathhouses anchor the scene.Complete with the original typography, publication header, and artist signature within the matrix, this piece is an exceptional find for collectors of fashion illustration, French history, or vintage erotica/boudoir art. See less
- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 13.5ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sky Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition given its age. Shows minimal and gentle age-appropriate toning along the edges, adding to its authentic character. … moreExcellent vintage condition given its age. Shows minimal and gentle age-appropriate toning along the edges, adding to its authentic character. Free from major tears or stains. (Please see high-resolution photos for exact details). less
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