JULES CHÉRET (1836-1932). MADAME SANS - GÊ
JULES CHÉRET (1836-1932) MADAME SANS - GÊNE. 1894.48¼x33¼ inches, 122½x84½ cm. Chaix, Paris.Condition B+: repaired tear at top edge, into text; repaired tears and restoration in margins and image and along vertical and horizontal folds; slight foxing in right image. Framed.Slightly arrogant and carefree as the title indicates, the main character of this serialized story is a laundress who works her way up through society. Seen here regally adorned with an ermine-fringed red robe and yellow gown, it is no wonder that she might be a little conceited; from her humble beginnings, she is now consorting with Napoleon himself! Broido 670, Maindron 557, DFP-II 247.
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JULES CHÉRET (1836-1932) MADAME SANS - GÊNE. 1894.48¼x33¼ inches, 122½x84½ cm. Chaix, Paris.Condition B+: repaired tear at top edge, into text; repaired tears and restoration in margins and image and along vertical and horizontal folds; slight foxing in right image. Framed.Slightly arrogant and carefree as the title indicates, the main character of this serialized story is a laundress who works her way up through society. Seen here regally adorned with an ermine-fringed red robe and yellow gown, it is no wonder that she might be a little conceited; from her humble beginnings, she is now consorting with Napoleon himself! Broido 670, Maindron 557, DFP-II 247.
