The Little Journal of the Rejected

1896

Ernest Peixotto designed this eye-catching 1896 poster for 'Le Petit Journal des Refusées,' a playful nod to the famous art exhibitions that rejected unconventional artists. A bold yellow ribbon swirls around the title, supported by a bizarre and wonderful cast of characters: a grinning skeleton, an Egyptian queen, a goblin, and elegant women in flowing gowns. At the bottom, a dramatic figure lies collapsed on a checkered floor, adding a touch of theatrical chaos to the scene. Originally sold in San Francisco, this piece perfectly captures the eclectic, bohemian spirit of the late 19th-century poster art movement.

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