A La Place Clichy

A turbaned rug merchant unrolls his carpets for a customer in a pith helmet, with a camel looking on. It is an advertisement full of theatre.

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About this artwork

This French lithograph from 1891 advertises oriental rugs sold at À la Place Clichy, a department store. A bearded merchant in a turban shows his carpets to a European man dressed in a white suit and pith helmet, while a camel stands behind them. The scene is a small piece of staged storytelling, designed to tempt passers-by with the allure of far-off markets. It is the work of Eugène Grasset, a Swiss-born decorative artist working in Paris, who was a pioneer of Art Nouveau design. The title is set into the poster alongside the figures.

On your wall: Its warm, patterned subject suits a study, hallway, sitting room or dining area, particularly in interiors with a vintage or eclectic character.

Title: A La Place Clichy
Artist: Eugène Grasset
Year: 1891
Style: Retro & vintage posters
Shape: Portrait

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Eugène Grasset Retro & vintage posters

About Eugène Grasset

Eugène Grasset was a Swiss decorative artist who made his career in Paris during the Belle Époque. He worked across a range of design fields rather than a single medium, and he is regarded as a pioneer of Art Nouveau design. His work still speaks to anyone who enjoys decorative art.

Based on Wikipedia.

See all 11 works by Eugène Grasset

Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

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