Lot 536: Le Frou-Frou.

Le Frou-Frou was a satirical publication which ran from 1900 to the outbreak of World War I. It would later have a post-war revival, but was at its best during the time that this poster was created. As the name of the magazine would imply, we see a woman's uplifted skirt, the many petticoats and underthings rustling against her stockinged legs. In her hand are both a cigarette, the smoke from which spells out the the publication's name, and a copy of the periodical. It appears that the image we see is also on the copy of her magazine, making the design an endless parade of smaller frou-frous.

41 3/4 x 50 3/4 in./106 x 129 cm

1900

C-/ Restored tears & losses; missing bottom text panel.