Citraspirine

ID(s):
1909206E0
Subject
An advertisement from that time tells us that Citraspirine treats migraines, neuralgia, toothaches, gout, sciatica, rheumatism, flu, all pains and all discomforts of a feverish nature.

Description:
A man in green pajamas (symbol of illness) is holding his head in his hands, full of pain. Needles, representing the ailments he suffers from, are pricking his body. In a more advanced version (Cf. black and white photo), the pain is more horrible, and the pajamas are specified.

Source:
1909206E0: Private collection
1909206B0: Private collection
Date:
1909 ca.
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
72,0 x 49,0
Signature:
Bottom right
Remark:
The black and white photo above was registered with the Legal Deposit in 1912.
Materials:
Charcoal, pastel
Support:
Paper, paper strips glued at the top, bottom, and left
Content type

Period

Genesis of the poster