Reine de Joie par Victor Joze Chez tous les libraires / [1892]
1 print : color lithograph ; 139 x 94 cm (poster format) | Advertising poster for book Reine de Joie: Moeurs du Demi-monde by Victor Joze about a young courtesan, Alice Lamy, who has a relationship with an older Jewish banker, Baron de Rozenfeld.
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![The image depicts a vintage advertisement poster for the book "Reine de Joie" by Victor Joze, which translates to "Queen of Pleasure." The artwork is signed at the bottom right corner as Henri Laurens. It shows three stylized female figures in different poses and attire against an ochre background with hints of shadowing.
The central figure appears to be a young woman seated on someone's lap, wearing a black outfit with orange accents around her neck, and she seems content or possibly asleep. To the right stands another women dressed in red, suggesting a sense of liveliness or excitement as indicated by her stance and facial expression; however, it might also reflect tension due to an open mouth that could be interpreted humorously.
The third figure is positioned behind the first woman with dark hair tied up high, wearing what seems like formal attire. She appears more detached from the central scene but still maintains a presence through positioning herself above the main subjects.
The text on the poster reads "Reine de Joie par Victor Joze chez tous les libraires," which translates to “Queen of Pleasure by Victor Joze in all bookstores,” suggesting that it was widely distributed and available for purchase. The mention of Ancourt, Paris indicates where this advertising campaign originated.
This art piece is considered an example of the Art Nouveau style known as "Liberty" or "Art Liberty," characterized by its decor [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/587/700/068/056/588/original/3d12821d5e84f28d.jpeg)