This striking Art Nouveau perfume advertisement was created in 1895 by Louis Rhead, one of the most influential illustrators of the American poster movement. Designed to promote Lundborg’s "Vio-Violet" perfume, the image showcases Rhead’s signature fusion of flowing linework, decorative patterning, and bold, limited color palettes that defined turn-of-the-century graphic design.
Rendered in vivid yellow and deep blue, the composition features a graceful female figure scattering violets, surrounded by stylized florals and elegant typography. The strong contrast and flat planes of color reflect the era’s fascination with modern printing techniques, while the organic curves and botanical motifs firmly root the piece in the Art Nouveau tradition. Rhead’s work bridged European poster aesthetics and American advertising, making this an especially important example of early U.S. commercial art.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 12x18 inches - Great for desks, shelves, bedrooms, or offices
✔️ 20x30 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 24x36 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
- Paper weight: 189 g/m2
- For indoor use only
- Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
- Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16"
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
- Printed and shipped from the U.S.
- Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
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