Reine de Joie
1892
About this artwork
This iconic lithograph serves as a promotional poster for the 1892 novel "Reine de Joie" by Victor Joze. It features caricatures of prominent figures from Parisian society, capturing the scandalous atmosphere of the Belle Époque.
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a master of capturing Parisian nightlife, created this striking poster for Victor Joze's novel. The work famously depicts a prominent financier, inspired by a real-life figure, in an intimate embrace with a courtesan, rumored to be Jane Avril. Its sensational portrayal of fin-de-siècle Parisian life cemented Lautrec's reputation and challenged social conventions.
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Reine de Joie
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1892
