{"title":"L’Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eL'Assiette au Beurre was a French satirical weekly published from 1901 to 1912, and it gave artists something rare: full issues devoted to a single illustrator's vision, with no editorial softening of the politics. The targets were the church, the courts, colonial policy, and the wealthy, rendered in bold lithographic color that owed more to fine art than to newspaper cartooning. The pieces shown here are period originals from one of the sharpest publications of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-french-satirical-comic-10_1","title":"The Satisfied Ones- L'Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original page from L'Assiette au Beurre captures the sharp wit that made this French satirical magazine legendary during the Belle Époque. Titled \"Les Satisfaits\" (The Satisfied Ones), the illustration depicts fashionable Parisians promenading in a park, with the caption delivering a pointed jab at bourgeois self-satisfaction: \"At my age, Flaubert had barely published two novels!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chromolithographic printing showcases the sophisticated color work characteristic of L'Assiette au Beurre's best pages, with coral reds, olive greens, and slate blues creating an elegant yet satirical scene. The stylized figures in their period finery, the portly gentleman in his striped suit making his pretentious literary comparison, perfectly encapsulate the magazine's mission to skewer the comfortable classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine example of early twentieth century French social commentary, this piece bridges the worlds of fine illustration and biting satire that defined Parisian intellectual culture of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.25\" x 9.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age toning in accordance with prints age. Printer marks near top border. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40664687411315,"sku":"IL2167","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_1f456b4f-e552-4185-91f2-2d869089354c.jpg?v=1782861697"},{"product_id":"copy-of-french-satirical-comic-11_1","title":"Le Peintre- L'Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming chromolithograph captures a quintessential moment of Belle Époque bohemian life in Paris. Published in L'Assiette au Beurre, France's most artistically daring satirical weekly, the scene depicts a struggling artist at his easel being interrupted by a dandyish visitor requesting English tobacco butts to impress an expected society lady. The exchange perfectly encapsulates the period's tensions between artistic ambition and economic reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenriot's economical yet expressive use of olive green, coral pink, and black creates a warm studio atmosphere, while his deft characterization distinguishes the pipe-smoking painter in his smock from the more formally dressed visitor. The dialogue, rendered in elegant French typography, delivers its punchline with characteristic Parisian wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of French satirical illustration, this original magazine page preserves both the artistic quality and social commentary that made L'Assiette au Beurre a landmark publication of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.25\" x 9.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some illustrations may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40664687706227,"sku":"IL2168","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_e02d9612-b595-46a0-b05b-c1a23eb011f7.jpg?v=1782861620"},{"product_id":"copy-of-french-satirical-comic-14_1","title":"Le Pape- L'Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking page from L'Assiette au Beurre showcases Louis Jou's incisive satirical vision, depicting a pompous Catholic procession observed by Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The dialogue below delivers the punch: while Don Quixote praises Spain's unchanging devotion to the God who will defend her against the Moors, Sancho responds that this God poses more danger to Spain than the Moroccans ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJou, who would later become renowned as one of the twentieth century's great book artists and engravers, demonstrates his early mastery of political illustration here. The composition brilliantly contrasts Cervantes' idealistic knight with the corpulent, self-satisfied clergy, their golden vestments dominating the frame while a Moroccan fortress looms on the horizon. The message is unmistakable: Spain's true enemy lies within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'Assiette au Beurre served as a platform for Europe's most daring artists to challenge church and state during the Belle Époque. This page exemplifies the magazine's fearless anti-clerical stance while demonstrating Jou's sophisticated use of color lithography. A compelling piece for collectors of political satire or early twentieth century illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.25\" x 9.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis Jou\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age toning in accordance with prints age. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40664688558195,"sku":"IL2171","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/products\/AP2171-M.jpg?v=1673573252"},{"product_id":"copy-of-french-satirical-comic-14_1-1","title":"Use the Service Stairs, He Was Cheating on Me- L'Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wickedly dark illustration from L'Assiette au Beurre captures the Belle Époque's gift for social satire at its sharpest. A widow in full mourning dress imperiously directs the pallbearers carrying her husband's coffin: \"Use the service stairs; he was cheating on me with the maid.\" The stark composition, rendered in bold yellow, olive, and black, transforms a funeral procession into a mordant commentary on bourgeois respectability and its hypocrisies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'Assiette au Beurre was the most provocative French satirical magazine of its era, featuring work by artists who would reshape modern art. This page exemplifies the publication's fusion of artistic sophistication with anarchist social criticism, using limited color to maximum dramatic effect. The pallbearers' formal attire and the widow's commanding gesture create a scene both absurd and utterly believable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of Belle Époque illustration and French satirical graphics, this chromolithograph offers both visual impact and a glimpse into the social tensions simmering beneath the gilded surface of early 20th century Parisian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.25\" x 9.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age toning in accordance with prints age. Original bind eyelets present on left hand border. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40664692523123,"sku":"IL2180","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_880df771-56de-4410-8375-da95fac3f85b.jpg?v=1782861573"},{"product_id":"copy-of-french-satirical-comic-34_1","title":"We Prefer Your Friend as Guarantor- L’Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cover from L'Assiette au Beurre, France's most influential satirical magazine of the early twentieth century, offers a witty glimpse into the emerging consumer credit culture of Belle Époque Paris. Illustrated by Pierre Falké in collaboration with Charles d'Esporde, the image depicts an elegantly dressed woman negotiating credit terms with a skeptical, white-bearded store manager. The caption delivers the punch: 'According to our information, we prefer your friend as guarantor to your husband.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition masterfully contrasts the fashionable modernity of the female customer, with her dramatic plumed hat, against the conservative formality of the establishment figure. Falké's confident linework and selective use of color, particularly the bold red accents, exemplify the sophisticated visual language that made L'Assiette au Beurre essential reading for progressive Parisians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of French satirical illustration, this cover bridges social commentary with artistic excellence, capturing a moment when department store credit was transforming how the middle class consumed luxury goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.25\" x 9.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age toning in accordance with prints age. Minor fraying along left hand border. Light printer marks along right hand margin. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40664696062067,"sku":"CA2191","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_3490f60d-cbcb-4220-bb77-6d27981f2029.jpg?v=1782861659"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/collections\/l-assiette-au-beurre.oembed?page=2","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}