La Parisienne du Siecle Color Lithograph After Forain in Rockford, Illinois For Sale

Original lithograph printed in colors on wove paper after Jean-Louis Forain. A lifetime impression printed for the Maîtres de l?Affiche (Masters of the Poster) series printed by Imprimerie Chaix. Transcribed from Forain's original full-size xxxx poster by artisans at Atelier Cheret and issued as plate 196 (of 256) in the series Les Maîtres de l?Affiche, bearing the blindstamp of the monogram (Lugt xxxxc) in the sheet lower right. Published by Jules Cheret and printed at Impremiere Chaix (Atelier Cheret), Paris. This image was an advertisement for an art exhibit by women artists at the Palais de L'Industrie. Since artisans at Impremiere Chaix transcribed the image, this is technically an "after" Forain, although it is a lifetime impression. Conservation mounted in gold metal leaf frame and acid-free black matte. Protected with UV-resistant acrylic cover. Framed size is 25.25 inches H x 21.25 inches W (64.1 cm x 54 cm). No evidence of previous matting or mounting. A fine example in very good condition, with small tears and bumps in several places along some of the edges, but well away from the image. See closeup photos and more details at: http://www.jdsmithfineart.com/forain_parisienne_main.html.