Art Deco Lithograph Poster of Franz Lehar's "Le Comte De Luxembourg" by Georges Dola 1934

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An original Art Deco promotional lithograph poster by French artist Georges Dola for the 3-act French adaptation of Franz … Read more ABOUT

An original Art Deco promotional lithograph poster by French artist Georges Dola for the 3-act French adaptation of Franz Lehár's famous operetta "Le Comte de Luxembourg" (The Count of Luxembourg). Professionally framed with red and black mat and acrylic.

CREATOR Artist: Georges Dola (1872-1950, French).
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1934.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Paper, Lithograph, Wood, Acrylic.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor blemish on the frame denoted in photos.
DIMENSIONS Overall: H 59.25 W 43 D 1.25 in., Poster: H 47 in. W 31 in.

HISTORY

Georges Dola was born in Dôle in 1872, was the pseudonym of Vernier Edmond. He exhibited in Paris at the Société des Artistes Français, where he received an honorable mention in 1909. Dola also exhibited in Berlin, Vienna and Paris and at the Cercle International des Arts, where he was a professor. He gained a reputation for making portraits of artists and posters for theaters and for movie cinemas, which was a new and developing art form at that time. He used collage, and his works display sobriety in their tonalities. Dola died in 1950 in Bricquebec, France.
Dola, well-known for his poster art and illustrations during the early 20th century, employs fluid lines, bold typography, and rich color palettes to bring this composition to life. The design features a sophisticated interplay of geometric elements and figurative imagery, conveying both drama and refinement. His ability to evoke mood and narrative through graphic design shines in this piece, making it not only a promotional item but also a collectible work of art. See less