Advertising Poster Clarans, Art Deco, black, France, 1920s.
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This framed Clarans corset advertisement from 1923 stands as an artifact of French Art Deco graphic design. The print features a warm, muted black on an aged off-white ground, its collector’s paper subtly textured and gently patinated. The decorative border is built from a sequence of rhythmic, geometric female figures and stylized motifs, all anchored by the central serif typography reading ‘La Ceinture-Maillot du Docteur Clarans.’ On the right, a finely hatched illustration depicts a period-dressed woman whose pose and garment texture have been rendered with intricate shading. The poster sits in a flat, matte-black frame with delicately chamfered edges, covered by clear glass. The entire piece is preserved in very good condition, without visible damage, stains, or repairs, and retains the authentic patina of its era.This illustration channels the voice of postwar France and the emergence of modernism that shaped daily life in the 1920s. The precise use of black and white contrast highlights functional clarity while preserving the softness of form, and the ordered rhythm of the ornamentation reflects an era enthralled by symmetry and the promise of the new. The central female figure appears to narrate a story of emancipation, fashion, and feminine strength—capturing a slice of history within a quasi-theatrical frame where light and shadow carry a different significance than today. Every line serves as a reminder that graphics in this era were not only informative, but a statement of style and evolving social norms.This work may be displayed in a living room, dressing area, or study, where its architectural simplicity and classical layout suit neutral, pale walls or a backdrop of modernist furnishings. It can be paired with geometric furniture—high-legged sofas, chrome tables, segmented
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Height40 cm
Width30 cm
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Width30 cm
Height40 cm
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