French Art Nouveau trade cards, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, served as both promotional tools and miniature artworks for shops and services during the Belle Époque.
Crafted by talented printers and designers, they showcased the signature flowing lines, floral patterns, and elegant typography of the Art Nouveau movement. Common themes included graceful women, nature-inspired motifs, and stylized lettering that embodied the era’s artistic transformation. The “Flower Girls” series by Henri Thiriet for Biscuits Pernot exemplifies this blend of advertising and artistry, capturing the refined beauty and creative spirit of fin-de-siècle France.
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