Centenary of Lithography Homage

This vintage poster—an homage to the Centenary of Lithography—is one of the most self-referentially delightful pieces in the pantheon of French graphic arts. Painted by none other than F. Hugo d’Alesi, the great conjurer of colour and light, it doesn’t simply advertise lithography—it reveres it, celebrates it, and exalts the very act of beholding it.

Set in the glowing blush of a Parisian evening, we are introduced to a woman of unmistakable poise and sartorial splendour. She stands silhouetted against the Seine, her gloved hands delicately holding a print aloft, basking in both the print’s details and the romance of the moment. It is a scene of aesthetic rapture, made all the more evocative by the golden sunset that bathes the bridges, domes, and that unmistakable spire of the Eiffel Tower in a molten serenity.

And oh, the details! From the texture of her silk sleeves to the stacked volumes of lithographic treasures at Galerie Rapp, every inch of this composition whispers to the heart of the connoisseur. The kind of image that collectors, Francophiles, bibliophiles, and old-world romantics will find themselves absolutely undone by.

This splendid reproduction is printed on premium heavyweight 200 gsm semi-gloss paper, chosen for its sumptuous silk finish that adds depth to the image without overwhelming it. The poster is scratch and humidity resistant, making it as enduring as the timeless elegance it depicts. Proudly made in England, it’s been revived with the same reverence it inspires.

Perfect for a library, a reading nook, a Parisian-themed salon, or anywhere that venerates the visual arts, this is a piece that doesn’t simply decorate—it converses, enchants, and elevates.

Make it yours, and bring home the very spirit of la belle époque—captured forever in the art that celebrated art itself.