Description
An evocative authentic antique poster from the celebrated Parisian portfolio Album de la Décoration: an original c.1899 color lithograph titled La Forêt à la Mer (“The Forest and the Sea”). The composition captures three water nymphs at the edge of a moonlit lake, one gently waking to a double flute, while a solitary pan-like figure watches from the rocky shore — a quiet, dreamlike meditation on the meeting of woodland and water.
Series & Significance:
Issued as Plate 33 of the Album de la Décoration, published by the Librairie des Arts Décoratifs in Paris under the editorship of A. Calavas, this collectible poster belongs to a landmark fin-de-siècle series intended as models for textile, wallpaper, ceramic, and jewelry designers. The portfolio ranks among the finest expressions of French Art Nouveau decorative art, placing this piece in distinguished company alongside designs by Eugène Grasset and Émile-Alain Séguy.
Technique, Condition & Certification:
Executed as an original color lithograph around 1899, this certified poster retains its rich, muted palette of deep blues, greys, and violets — colors befitting the nocturne-like mood of the scene. The print presents in excellent condition, and the plate remains an outstanding candidate for linen-backed preservation or museum mounting. As a member gallery of the IVPDA (International Vintage Poster Dealers Association), we certify the authenticity of every antique poster and poster print we offer.
Availability & Collecting Context:
This vintage poster for sale will present beautifully matted and framed, its tonal harmonies bringing quiet elegance to any interior. For the collector of Art Nouveau graphic art and decorative design, it offers a rare chance to own a plate from one of the period’s most celebrated portfolios — a lasting addition to any curated collection.
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