{"product_id":"french-illustration-lassiette-au-beurre-12","title":"The Pea Harvest, L'Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis satirical illustration from L'Assiette au Beurre captures the daily indignity of Parisian public transportation with biting wit and artistic flair. The caption, 'Comment s'opère la cueillette des petits pois' (How the pea harvest is carried out), transforms harried commuters into vegetables being harvested, their bodies compressed and contorted as they squeeze through the tramway entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jean Villemot, the composition employs a bold red architectural frame that creates a theatrical stage for the urban comedy unfolding within. Bourgeois ladies in elaborate hats collide with workingmen in dark coats, their expressions ranging from resigned to outraged. The muted palette of dusty rose, teal, and navy creates an atmosphere both elegant and oppressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL'Assiette au Beurre was the premier French satirical magazine of its era, attracting the finest illustrators to skewer social injustice and political corruption. A standout piece for collectors of Belle Époque social commentary and French graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\" x 8.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villemot\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":45146727940211,"sku":"IL8213","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_aac2d198-338d-46f1-ad39-61a4091d0314.jpg?v=1783719766","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/french-illustration-lassiette-au-beurre-12","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}