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Discover a striking piece of Art Deco graphic design with this captivating Rhum Charleston poster, created by André Bayhourst after the original design concept by the legendary Jean d’Ylen in the 1920s. This museum-quality original lithograph reinterprets a classic Belle Époque image through a modern, contemporary sensibility—a Warhol-esque approach to vintage design that elevates timeless imagery with bold chromatic innovation.
Measuring 24 x 16 inches, this linen-backed original lithograph showcases masterful composition and striking visual impact. The design features a regal silhouette of a king character clutching a flag, rendered in luminous yellow that deepens to rich teal against a commanding black background. The chromatic contrast creates dramatic visual tension while the simplified figuration demonstrates the modernist graphic principles that defined 1920s French advertising. The poster’s economical use of color and bold negative space exemplifies Art Deco sophistication.
Rhum Charleston capitalized on the Charleston dance craze that swept Europe in the 1920s, positioning the rum as the drink of youthful exuberance and modern celebration. Bayhourst’s reinterpretation honors d’Ylen’s original conceptual brilliance while introducing contemporary color sensibility that makes the design feel simultaneously vintage and timeless. The poster represents a fascinating convergence of historical graphic design traditions and modernist visual principles.
In Grade B+/A- condition and professionally mounted on acid-free archival linen, this poster preserves authentic patina while ensuring long-term stability. As an IVPDA-certified dealer, we guarantee authenticity with a Certificate of Authenticity. Perfect for collectors of Art Deco design, rum enthusiasts, and design historians, this André Bayhourst masterpiece represents an investment-grade acquisition in vintage French graphic design.
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