Jean-Louis Forain was considered one of the most important artists in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
His friend Degas got him interested in ballet and its dancers and patrons as subjects for his art. This lithograph was one
of two that was included in the Masters of the Poster series.
- Title: La Parisienne du Siecle
- Artist: Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931, French)
- Year of publication: 1899
- Image size: 12 inches H x 8-3/4 inches W (30.5 cm x 22.2 cm)
- Sheet size 16 inches H x 11.5 inches W (40.6 cm x 29.2 cm)
Conservation mounted in gold metal leaf frame and acid-free black matte. Protected with UV-resistant
Plexiglass 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.
Price is $380 USD. J D Smith Fine Art will provide
a Certificate of Authenticity to the buyer. (Often priced at $800-1,400 USD in higher-end galleries.)
Shipping is $50 to North America. $90 shipping to Europe. Insurance
included in shipping. Please call or email if you wish to purchase this work by this important French artist.
