{"product_id":"le-rire-cover-6","title":"Madame is Served, Le Rire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking cover from Le Rire magazine showcases Lucien Métivet's distinctive approach to satirical illustration. Published in March 1901, the image depicts a scene inspired by Victor Hugo's verse drama Ruy Blas, rendered with the bold outlines and flat color areas that defined Belle Époque French illustration. A blonde woman in profile presents a small package to a bearded man reclining in an ornate bed, the caption 'Madame est servie' (Madame is Served) adding a layer of witty social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Rire was among the most celebrated French humor magazines of its era, publishing weekly from its offices on the rue Réaumur in Paris. The magazine served as a showcase for the finest illustrators of the day, including Toulouse-Lautrec, Steinlen, and Métivet himself. The chromolithographic printing by Bertin \u0026amp; Cie captures the vibrant yellows and greens of Métivet's Art Nouveau-influenced wallpaper pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handsome example of turn-of-the-century French graphic art, this cover bridges the worlds of literary satire and popular illustration. A standout piece for collectors of Belle Époque ephemera or French humor publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5\" x 8.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucien Métivet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. 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 covers may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45133305970803,"sku":"CA8137","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_f5a6bba0-57df-42bb-b0aa-b733086da67f.jpg?v=1782413115","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/le-rire-cover-6","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}