Where should our cognac-loving redhead live?
As I was sitting there admiring our Cognac Pellisson Père & Co. poster, created in 1907 by the genius Italian artist Lenatto Cappiello, I started to imagine the perfect room that it would best reside in. I absolutely love its dark, masculine colours - the browns, yellows, and greys, which contrast so well against the black-as-night background. You'd have to see it in person for yourself, but the texture of this large poster, printed using the lithography method, is incredible as well. It feels like the chubby redhead, who is struggling so evidently while trying to stare you down, will speak at any moment, demanding why you aren't helping with the load.
Posted: Mar 16, 2014 | Tagged: Cappiello, Interior Design, men's decor
From Art Nouveau to Art Deco - A Brief Look Back
Today Art Nouveau (1890-1914) is justifiably celebrated and loved for its beauty, originality, elaborate ornamentation. We admire the incredible talent the artists had to have to produce such astounding artwork. However, as people were entering the 20th century they felt it had a long enough run and were growing tired of this style. As much as they had initially loved it for the same reasons we admire it today, they started disliking it for its extravagance and association with decadent elitism. It quite frankly became boring, outdated and embarrassing - attributed to grumpy art academics unwilling to relent and constantly talking about the great noodle or vermicelli style (another name for the Art Nouveau movement)
Shortly after the end of WWI, a French art movement called “Art Deco” was born. It wasn’t long before the it spread like wildfire and the entire world was caught up in its bright colours and bold designs of the movement, which continued to enjoy global popularity until the 1930’s-1940’s. It was a long standing trend in design that continues to be popular as “vintage art” to this day.
Posted: Mar 06, 2014 | Tagged: Art Deco, Art Nouveau
HAPPY MARDI GRAS!
It's that time again! Time to put on the makeup, strap on the feathers, and start making those waffles that is!
A Brief History
Based originally on a Catholic transition, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is an opportunity to indulge before going on fast until Easter. In the old days meat sugar, fat, eggs, and diary products were no-no's during this fasting period and so one had to bulk up in preparation.Posted: Mar 04, 2014 | Tagged: Carnival, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Waffles
Why UV Protection Is a Must for your Original Artwork
I recently came across a great blog post from Rolf Gruller of Framer's Workshop in Scottsdale, AZ. If you were previously sceptical whether the benefits of ultraviolet filtering glazing to protect your poster from fading as a result of sunlight are real, he has shown some undeniable, and unfortunate proof. Rolf has posted two photos of two identical original 1926 vintage posters, Pianos Daude by artist, ANDRÉ DAUDÉ (1897-1979). Take a look at the difference for yourself:
Source: www.framersworkshop.net
Posted: Feb 24, 2014 | Tagged: framing, UV protection
Paris' Iconic Galeries Lafayette through Vintage Photos, Posters and Ads
Les Galeries Lafayette Print from 1912
I recently acquired a beautiful original 1923 Art Déco poster advertising the iconic Parisian department store, Galeries Lafayette. It features a high-heeled elegant lady sitting literarily on top of the world bragging about the store's successes using flowing ribbons (you can check out the further below). This has inspired me to take a look at the spectacular history of the store and see what other interesting advertisements, posters and other graphics I could dig up.Posted: Feb 24, 2014 | Tagged: Architecture, Fashion, Galeries Lafayette, Paris, Shopping
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