Laxadepurine
Eugène Ogé’s vibrant poster for 'Laxadépurine' offers a hilarious glimpse into Belle Époque health fads, featuring a glowing, robust woman revealing her 'secret' to a skeptical, skeletal gentleman. The stark contrast between the healthy lady and the thin man in the tuxedo creates a witty visual punchline for this tonic and laxative cure. Printed in the distinctive Art Nouveau style, the text at the bottom cheekily advertises the poster itself for sale for 75 centimes, proving that good advertising art was a collectible commodity even back in the day!
- Technique
- Color lithograph
- Material
- Paper
- Dimensions
- 100 cm x 140 cm
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