{"title":"Meunier Georges","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ap_00737","title":"Le quai de la gare Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eColor stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRailway - Automobile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaix Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, a fold, a small tear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meunier Georges","offers":[{"title":"36 x 53 \/ A-","offer_id":49225525788999,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_00737_83803181-b385-4ea8-89c6-b09cae0e1afd.jpg?v=1710338827"},{"product_id":"ap_22544","title":"Frossard's Cavour Cigars Mild and fragrant 1896","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eLes Maîtres de l'Affiche\u003c\/em\u003e series, Georges Meunier’s “Frossard’s Cavour Cigars – Mild and Fragrant” is a masterclass in Belle Époque advertising art. This 1896 lithograph captures both the refined lifestyle and sophisticated taste associated with cigar culture at the fin-de-siècle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eGeorges Meunier, a prominent student of Jules Chéret, was known for his elegant composition, nuanced color palettes, and refined depictions of leisure. In this piece, Meunier showcases a figure of worldly charm – possibly a diplomat or connoisseur – enjoying a moment of relaxation with a Frossard cigar in hand. The overall tone is one of comfort and discernment, underscoring the brand’s slogan: “mild and fragrant.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eWhat makes this poster exceptional is its ability to blend commercial intent with artistic sophistication. The floral border, sweeping lines, and elegant typeface elevate the product into the realm of lifestyle aspiration. It’s not merely an advertisement—it’s a visual celebration of taste, aroma, and gentlemanly indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eFrossard’s Cigars, though a historical footnote today, were once part of a broader European culture of refined tobacco appreciation. This poster doesn’t just sell a product—it embodies an age where advertising merged seamlessly with high art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eA prized piece for collectors of vintage tobacco ephemera and Art Nouveau design, “Frossard’s Cavour Cigars” remains a charming and nostalgic ode to turn-of-the-century elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvertising - Tobacco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe masters of posters Pl.7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted by Chaix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meunier Georges","offers":[{"title":"40 x 29 \/ A","offer_id":50730649026887,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_22544Insta2.jpg?v=1748358094"},{"product_id":"ap_22523","title":"Chemins de fer de l'Ouest excursions en Normandie \u0026 Bretagne Iles de Jersey Mont Saint-Michel 1896","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eThis original lithographic poster, created in 1896 by French artist Georges Meunier, was published as Plate 31 in the prestigious \u003cem data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eLes Maîtres de l’Affiche\u003c\/em\u003e series. Commissioned by the Chemins de Fer de l’Ouest (Western Railway Company), the work promotes excursions to Normandy and Brittany, including the Îles de Jersey and the iconic Mont Saint-Michel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eGeorges Meunier (1869–1942) was a celebrated student of Jules Chéret and became known for his elegant compositions, refined typography, and bright colour palettes. His posters often feature fashionable Parisian figures, rendered with fluid lines and a distinct Art Nouveau vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eHere, Meunier depicts a cheerful seaside scene: elegantly dressed women and a child gaze towards the Mont Saint-Michel while a jovial Breton man gestures proudly, inviting travellers to explore his region. The poster is both promotional and picturesque, combining travel advertising with Belle Époque artistry to inspire leisure tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003ePublished as part of \u003cem data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eLes Maîtres de l’Affiche\u003c\/em\u003e, the highly collectible portfolio showcasing the era’s greatest poster artists, this piece bears the blindstamp in the lower right. 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Issued for the Chemins de fer du Nord et de l’Est, it advertised convenient rail connections from northern France — particularly Calais and Boulogne — toward Basel and Switzerland, highlighting the growing ease of international leisure travel during the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eGeorges Meunier (1869–1942) was a noted French poster artist associated with the golden age of illustrated advertising. His work blends elegance, decorative composition, and vibrant colour, often depicting fashionable leisure scenes designed to attract an affluent travelling public. In this poster, he combines scenic Alpine landscape, lakeside resort architecture, and refined holiday activities, creating an aspirational vision of Swiss tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThe composition juxtaposes panoramic views of Brunnen and Lake Lucerne with inset vignettes of fashionable visitors enjoying relaxation and recreation, reinforcing the destination’s appeal as both picturesque and socially desirable. 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