Description
This is an original 1950 period lithograph from the prestigious album Les Affiches De Toulouse-Lautrec, published by Éditions du Livre, Monte-Carlo, under the scholarly direction of André Sauret. Printed on the legendary presses of Mourlot Frères, Paris (May 19, 1950)—the definitive lithographic workshop of the twentieth century—this album plate captures Toulouse-Lautrec’s 1892 design for Aristide Bruant with museum-grade authenticity.
Toulouse-Lautrec’s original composition depicts Bruant, the legendary cabaret chansonnier, in a moment of theatrical command: a sharp profile, a dramatic crimson scarf, and a commanding stance against a bold navy background with yellow lettering. The design exemplifies Lautrec’s revolutionary approach to poster art—distilling personality into economical line and expressive color, a technique that later influenced Picasso and defined modern graphic design. This 1950 lithograph preserves the original vision with the technical mastery for which Mourlot Frères was internationally celebrated.
The substrate—grand vélin Filigrané à sa marque paper—carries both watermark authentication and archival permanence, distinguishing collectible lithographic prints from mass-produced alternatives. Mourlot’s color separation and stone preparation techniques ensure that each impression maintains exacting fidelity to the original design. The piece is signed in the lithographic stone as issued, unnumbered, reflecting its authenticated status as an official album publication plate.
For serious collectors of Post-Impressionist art, Belle Époque design, and authenticated vintage lithography, this 1950 album plate combines historical significance with investment-grade merit. It documents both Lautrec’s enduring influence on visual culture and the mid-century institutional recognition of his work through this landmark Sauret publication. Mourlot Frères’ provenance guarantees the technical authenticity and print quality that distinguishes authentic period publications from modern alternatives.
We guarantee the authenticity of all posters in our collection. Certificate of Authenticity included.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Artist: Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901)
Subject: Aristide Bruant Eldorado
Date: 1950
Medium: Original Lithograph on grand vélin Filigrané a sa marque paper
Size: 9.75″ × 12.5″ (image: 11.42″ × 7.87″)
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Signed in the lithographic stone; unnumbered, as issued
Backing: Acid-free, archival linen-backed mounting
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