International Exhibition of Madrid
1893
Eugène Grasset’s 1893 poster for the Madrid International Exposition is a stunning example of early Art Nouveau design. A graceful female figure strides forward in a vibrant yellow gown and a heavily patterned dark cloak, holding a staff and a laurel wreath. Behind her, the grand domed Palacio de la Industria rises against a backdrop of stylized, swirling clouds. Grasset masterfully blends bold typography with decorative illustration, creating a visual invitation that practically demands you attend the 1893-94 event.
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