{"title":"Conrad E.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ap_00809","title":"La france recevant les peuples a l'exposition universelle de Paris 1889","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eThis powerful and allegorical original 1889 poster by E. Conrad was created for the celebrated Exposition Universelle de Paris, marking a high point in 19th-century France’s embrace of globalism, diplomacy, and artistic grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eAt the center of the composition stands a personification of France, rendered in classical robes, hand outstretched in a welcoming gesture to representatives from around the globe — a richly dressed procession that includes figures symbolizing various cultures, ethnicities, and nations. Their vibrant costumes underscore the spirit of international cooperation and cultural exchange that defined the 1889 World’s Fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eIn the background looms the newly unveiled Eiffel Tower, a feat of engineering that came to symbolize not only the Exposition but also the innovative spirit of modern France. Surrounding it, the meticulously illustrated grounds of the exposition stretch out with monumental pavilions, domes, and gardens, placing the viewer directly in the grandeur of the fair itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eThe poster celebrates France’s position as a cultural and political host to the world, portraying the nation as dignified, enlightened, and generous — a beacon to “les peuples” of all continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eBoth visually compelling and ideologically rich, this lithograph is a quintessential example of Belle Époque visual culture, embodying the optimism and pageantry of one of the most iconic World’s Fairs in history. It’s a rare and significant artifact for collectors of historical ephemera, 19th-century art, or World’s Fair memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibition - Paris - Eiffel Tower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, two tears on the edges\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad E.","offers":[{"title":"57 x 69 \/ A-","offer_id":42608197566649,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_00809Insta2.jpg?v=1756314737"},{"product_id":"ap_21406","title":"Union du Tonkin à la France Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original poster, \"Union du Tonkin à la France,\" designed by E. Conrad, is a striking example of colonial-era propaganda art, commemorating France's expansion into Southeast Asia. The poster depicts the military might of the French forces, with a ceremonial gathering of soldiers, officers, and indigenous troops standing in unison under the French Republic's banner. The detailed artwork symbolizes the supposed unity and cooperation between the French and the people of Tonkin (northern Vietnam), reflecting the imperialist ideology of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is rich with symbolic elements, starting with the commanding presence of French soldiers in their distinctive uniforms, proudly holding the French tricolor flags. The French military figures, mounted on horses, exude authority, while local Tonkinese soldiers, adorned in traditional attire, stand in ranks as a sign of allegiance to the French colonial regime. The contrast between the uniforms of the French and the indigenous soldiers visually represents the hierarchy established during the colonization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a backdrop of colonial architecture, palm trees, and military tents, the composition emphasizes the exoticism of the foreign land and France’s power over it. The careful arrangement of figures, banners, and insignia reinforces the idea of French superiority and control over its colonies. At the bottom of the poster, emblems and inscriptions further glorify the colonial endeavor, listing notable figures and events related to the French conquest of Tonkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster serves as a historical artifact, offering insight into how the French colonial empire sought to justify its expansion and consolidate its rule by portraying colonization as a civilizing mission. The idealized depiction of unity between France and Tonkin was a key narrative used to maintain public support for colonial policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary - Colony - Asia - China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgustoni \u0026amp; Casteran - Cooperative Zurich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, slight restorations\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad E.","offers":[{"title":"51 x 67 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":49795007185223,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_21406Insta2.jpg?v=1724160785"},{"product_id":"ap_24226","title":"Panthéon Républicain - Les grands hommes de la République Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eThis vibrant chromolithographic poster titled \u003cem data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"407\"\u003ePanthéon Républicain – Les grands hommes de la République\u003c\/em\u003e is a monumental homage to the intellectual, political, and military figures who shaped the ideals of the French Republic from the Revolution to the Third Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eCreated around 1890, at the height of France’s republican consolidation, the composition by E. Conrad assembles a striking fictional gathering of historical giants across a grand, neoclassical stage. It serves both as a didactic image and a patriotic tableau—intended to inspire admiration and republican virtue in viewers of the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eIn the foreground, central republican leaders such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, Gambetta, and Victor Hugo are easily identifiable, surrounded by an array of generals, scientists, philosophers, and statesmen. Uniforms, robes, and tricolor sashes celebrate not only individual greatness but the continuity of liberté, égalité, fraternité through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThe background features stone monuments engraved with mottos like \"Aux héros de la liberté\", flanked by eternal flames and sculptural allegories—symbols of remembrance, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of republicanism. The inclusion of prominent women’s silhouettes also nods to the allegorical figure of the Republic, Marianne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eMore than a decorative work, this poster is a visual manifesto of republican identity, idealism, and collective memory—a rare and highly symbolic artifact of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolitics - France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgustoni \u0026amp; Castéran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted by Cooperative Lithograph in Zurich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, some soiling, small tears\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conrad E.","offers":[{"title":"56 x 70 \/ A-","offer_id":52891162870087,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24226Insta2.jpg?v=1766078341"}],"url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/collections\/conrad-e.oembed","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}