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sight: 29 h × 14¾ w in (74 × 37 cm)
estimate: $1,400–1,700
result: $1,270
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Art Nouveau embraced the artfulness of nature, and savvy artists learned how to employ the historic symbolism of plants and flowers to add subtextual meaning to the art of persuasion. Livemont understood this language far better than most. As the hungry child-cherubs reach for the hot chocolate, held close to mother's breast, a chestnut tree rises behind, implying family bonding, while the elderberries indicate health and well-being. This is the before-letters version of the poster.
literature: Gold, 53; DFP-II, 1070; Belle Epoque 1980, 97; PAI-LXXVI, 327
This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
