{"product_id":"ap_22631","title":"J. Hetzel \u0026 Cie étrennes 1884","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"505\" class=\"\"\u003eThis rare 1884 original poster by illustrator L. Becker was created for the celebrated French publishing house J. Hetzel \u0026amp; Cie, renowned for its richly illustrated works of education and recreation aimed at children and young adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"882\" class=\"\"\u003eDesigned as a promotional catalog for the \"Étrennes\" (New Year gifts) season, the poster showcases the depth and variety of Hetzel’s literary offerings, including works by Jules Verne, P.-J. Stahl, and Jean Macé. Known for their imaginative illustrations and didactic approach, these books played a significant role in shaping children’s literature in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1149\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat makes this piece especially remarkable is its playful and detailed composition: animals cleverly posed as readers and scholars, perusing Hetzel’s catalog—a perfect visual metaphor for the educational mission of the publisher, conveyed with humor and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1483\" class=\"\"\u003eL. Becker’s intricate drawing is both advertisement and art, capturing the essence of 19th-century print culture, where literary sophistication met whimsical storytelling. It is a delightful relic of a golden era in French publishing, and a tribute to the enduring impact of J. Hetzel \u0026amp; Cie in the world of children’s books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1584\" class=\"\"\u003eAn exquisite piece for collectors of bibliophile art, antique advertising, or literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvertising - Literature - Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJules Verne - The Tales of Perrault\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Becker L.","offers":[{"title":"33 x 24 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":51403199021383,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_22631Insta2.jpg?v=1744386480","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_22631","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}