Eugène Grasset, "Marquet's Ink", 1899
A Night of Poetry, Dreams, and Ink: A Fantastic Typography Masterpiece by Grasset
This work, "Encre L. Marquet," is a poster created in 1892 by the Art Nouveau pioneer Eugène Grasset (1845-1917), and was published in 1899 as image 158 in "The Masters of the Poster" (Les Maîtres de l'Affiche).
In the painting, a mysterious red-haired woman is lost in thought with a quill in her hand, and the typography "ENCRE L. MARQUET" is engraved powerfully next to an inkwell. Behind her is a fantastical sky with floating clouds, and the harp-like curves play a poetic tone. At the bottom of the painting, "LA MEILLEURE DE TOUTES LES ENCRES (The Finest of All Inks)" is proudly written, making this a masterpiece that combines advertising function with artistry.
This work was originally produced as a large poster, but this product is a lithograph that has been reduced in size and reprinted for collectors based on the original design. The large poster was produced using a combination of lithography and stencil, but this product is printed using lithography alone, giving it a sharper, more compact impression.
This work, which embodies Grasset's aesthetic sense and technique, is a masterpiece that conveys the pinnacle of advertising art from the late 19th century to the present day.
Information
Artist: Eugène Grasset
Title: Encre L. Marquet
Year of production: 1899 (original 1892)
Technique: Lithograph, "Masters of Posters" No. 158, with blind stamp Size: approx. 40.0 x 29.0 cm
Condition: Good (slight aging)
Artist / Title: Eugène Grasset / Encre L. Marquet (Lithograph from Les Maîtres de l'Affiche, Plate 158, 1899)
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Framing options
This work is usually provided unframed so that you can enjoy the original charm of the work as it is, taking into consideration the preservation of the paper and its use as a collection.
If desired, we offer a custom framing plan (additional charge) in which we will select and suggest a frame for you. We can frame your work with consideration for artistic balance, the color of the work, and harmony with your interior decor.
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- Uses UV-blocking acrylic (emphasis on preservation)
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