{"product_id":"le-rire-illustration-9","title":"The King and His Favorites, Le Rire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful satirical illustration by Lucien Métivet presents Anne de Joyeuse, Duke of Joyeuse, one of the infamous 'mignons' or favorites of King Henri III of France. Published as part of the 'Les Belles Dames' series in the late 1890s, the piece skewers the historical reputation of Henri III's court favorites, known for their extravagant dress and perceived effeminacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMétivet, a master of Belle Époque caricature, renders the Duke in an exaggerated contrapposto pose, wielding a fan and sporting an enormous ruffled collar, patterned stockings, and ribboned shoes. The caption delivers the punchline: 'The king is not my cousin... he is my nephew!' A small framed portrait labeled 'Le Roy et ses Favoris' (The King and His Favorites) provides historical context while adding another layer of visual humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of French satirical illustration, this work captures the sophisticated wit of Parisian publishing during its golden age. The soft pastel palette and elegant Art Nouveau border frame exemplify the refined aesthetic of the era's illustrated press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5\" x 8.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucien Métivet\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":45133312229491,"sku":"IL8156","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_aabaa0df-b9aa-473a-bfee-3fae02f849ab.jpg?v=1782499814","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/le-rire-illustration-9","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}