Composition des Moines. 1925

Artist: PAUL GUSTAVE MOHR (1890-1959) Size: 38 1/8 x 67 in./99.2 x 170.2 cm Imp. Vercasson, Paris In the early part of the 20th century, hundreds of advertisements featured the Commedia dell'Arte character Pierrot. He did not necessarily have to be related to a given product in order to sell it -- his image alone was enough to make something eye-catching. In this two-sheet poster, he shares a cup of monk-made coffee with the moon -- noted as being his only friend in the famous French folk song, "Au Clair de la Lune."

B+/ Slight tears, primarily in bottom tip-on.