Nuyens’s Menthe

ID(s):
1902006M0
Subject
Pink peppermint cream.
The House of Nuyens and Co. in Bordeaux was founded in 1802. It is exclusively dedicated to the production of superfine liqueurs intended for export. It was one of the first to promote and popularize the consumption of peppermint in the form of liqueur or essence.

Description:
A woman of the world from 1900, smiling, pours herself a glass of Nuyens's Menthe.

Source:
© RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d'Orsay) / Jean-Gilles Berizzi - Inventory number: RF37341
Date:
1902
Language: French
Dimensions of the drawing (cm):
145 x 113
Signature:
Bottom right
Materials:
pastel
Support:
Paper
Content type

Period

Genesis of the poster

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