Collection for the Children
1896
Henri Meunier designed this vibrant 1896 poster to rally support for a charity sending sickly city children to the countryside for fresh air—a vital cause during the smoggy Industrial Revolution. Rendered in the bold, flat colors of Art Nouveau, the young boy gazes upward with hopeful anticipation, seemingly dreaming of the health he's fundraising for. The playful text 'Aujourd'hui' (Today) creates a sense of urgency, urging passersby in Brussels to donate to 'les petits' (the little ones).
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