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Pain Blanc. ca. 1933

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Artist: PAUL COLIN (1892-1986) Size: 46 1/2 x 62 in./118.3 x 157.4 cm The original hand-painted maquette for an unrealized poster promoting the many benefits of white bread for one's health. To her right is a brief list of ingredients not found in this product, including butter, potatoes, and rice, while above it indicates that in 950 grams of bread there are 2,500 indispensable calories necessary to be a functional adult male.

Gouache on lined paper.

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