EUGÈNE GRASSET - Salon Des Cent

THE ARTWORK

The "Salon des Cent, 2nd Exhibition" poster by Eugène Grasset is a notable example of Art Nouveau graphic design from the late 19th century. Created in 1894 to promote the second Salon des Cent exhibition, this poster exemplifies Grasset's distinctive style and his mastery of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.

THE ARTIST

The Swiss artist and graphic designer Eugène Grasset (1845-1917) was a major figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Raised by a sculptor father, he honed his artistic skills in drawing and architecture. His travels to Egypt and his admiration for Japanese art influenced his work.

Grasset excelled in various art forms. He crafted furniture, jewelry, and architectural elements. He's particularly recognized for his posters, some featured in the "Maîtres de l'Affiche" collection. His success extended to the US, where he designed magazine covers and contributed to the rise of Art Nouveau there.

Grasset was also an educator, teaching design at prestigious Parisian schools. He even designed a typeface based on the work of another artist, Nicolas Jenson. Grasset's legacy lives on through his creations and the influence he had on his students, who themselves became prominent artists.

THE PRINT

• A4 Size = 29.7cm x 21cm = 11.7" x 8.25"
• A3 Size = 42cm x 29.7cm = 16.5" x 11.7"
• High resolution giclée print - 600dpi
• Printed to order
• Unframed & unmounted
• Professionally printed using Canon imagePROGRAF printers
• Digitally restored by OharaPrints from high resolution scans of the original artwork
• Made in and shipped from Casterton, Victoria, Australia

PAPER

• Canson Infinity - Arches BFK Rives White
• Paper weight = 310gsm
• 100% cotton
• Archival, museum grade
• Acid free
• No OBAs (optical brightening agents)

Arches BFK Rives is a high-quality, archival-grade paper manufactured at the Arches paper mill in France - one of the oldest papermakers in Europe. It is made from 100% cotton rag using a time-honoured manufacturing process, giving the paper exceptional durability, longevity, and resistance to yellowing or deterioration over time. Despite its substantial weight and thickness it maintains a very soft and supple feel. The paper has a natural white tone and is completely free of any optical brighteners (OBAs), allowing for superb colour rendition and deep blacks.

INK

• Canon Lucia Pro Inks
• Pigment based
• Archival, museum-grade
• Brilliant colours, even gradient and razor-sharp lines
• Highly stable and fade resistant, excellent humidity-fastness

SHIPPING & HANDLING

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• All prints are shipped via AUSTRALIA POST with TRACKING
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• All prints are shipped flat, not rolled
• Each print is individually placed into a resealable, archival grade plastic protective sleeve
• Prints are carefully packaged in very sturdy 700gsm cardboard envelopes, along with 1050gsm boxboard sheets which provide extra strength & rigidity to prevent bending or folding during transit