Au Grand Alexandre
ID(s):
1908007E0
1908007E0
Subject
Paul-Louis Duval (1811 - 1870) opened a brewery around 1860 next to his butcher shop located in the Parisian market halls. His concept was to generously serve the market porters a beef broth at a modest price. His son Alexandre (1847 - 1922) expanded the concept after his father's death and created a full-fledged restaurant chain. He notably opened the famous Bouillon Duval. Then he ventured into high society. He was a witty man, exuding refined elegance, wearing violet suits with muslin cuffs, lace jabots, and half-top hats. Parisians would nickname him Godefroy de Bouillon.
Paul-Louis Duval (1811 - 1870) opened a brewery around 1860 next to his butcher shop located in the Parisian market halls. His concept was to generously serve the market porters a beef broth at a modest price. His son Alexandre (1847 - 1922) expanded the concept after his father's death and created a full-fledged restaurant chain. He notably opened the famous Bouillon Duval. Then he ventured into high society. He was a witty man, exuding refined elegance, wearing violet suits with muslin cuffs, lace jabots, and half-top hats. Parisians would nickname him Godefroy de Bouillon.
Description:
Alexandre Duval stands above a large cauldron where his broth is simmering. It seems as if he is supervising the cooking from a distance.
Alexandre Duval stands above a large cauldron where his broth is simmering. It seems as if he is supervising the cooking from a distance.
Source:
Poster Auctions International Ltd.
Poster Auctions International Ltd.
Date:
1908
This work was published in Le Rire on January 18, 1908
1908
This work was published in Le Rire on January 18, 1908
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
55 x 42,2
55 x 42,2
Signature:
Bottom left
Bottom left
Materials:
Gouache
Gouache
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