Bec Regina
ID(s):
1901006Z0
1901006Z0
Subject
Incandescent lamp
Incandescent lamp
Description:
In the darkness, a woman is dazzled by the light of an incandescent lamp. She shields her eyes with her hand.
"Sketch made in October 1901 and paid 500 F to the artist.
«As you requested in your letter of the 8th of this month, I make no effort to deny that the Cappiello poster delivered by you for the 'Bec Regina' was highly noted for its artistic character. I must add that it certainly contributed significantly to the current growth in sales of our alcohol burners.»
Mr. E de Chabaneix, Lighting and Heating by Alcohol, 'Le Richelieu,' June 1903, to Mr. Vercasson."
[in Cappiello 1875-1942: Caricatures, Posters, Paintings, and Decorative Projects, 1981]
In the darkness, a woman is dazzled by the light of an incandescent lamp. She shields her eyes with her hand.
"Sketch made in October 1901 and paid 500 F to the artist.
«As you requested in your letter of the 8th of this month, I make no effort to deny that the Cappiello poster delivered by you for the 'Bec Regina' was highly noted for its artistic character. I must add that it certainly contributed significantly to the current growth in sales of our alcohol burners.»
Mr. E de Chabaneix, Lighting and Heating by Alcohol, 'Le Richelieu,' June 1903, to Mr. Vercasson."
[in Cappiello 1875-1942: Caricatures, Posters, Paintings, and Decorative Projects, 1981]
Source:
Private collection
Private collection
Publisher
"Imp. P. Vercasson & Cie, 43 rue de Lancry Paris"
"Imp. P. Vercasson & Cie, 43 rue de Lancry Paris"
Date:
1901
1901
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
139 x 99
139 x 99
Signature:
Bottom right
Bottom right
Number of sheet(s):
1
1
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