Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec designed this cover for "L'Estampe originale," a deluxe portfolio publication launched in 1893 to promote original artists' prints at a time when lithography was gaining new respect as a fine-art medium. The cover reflects Toulouse-Lautrec's mastery of the poster arts, using flat color, bold outline, and asymmetrical composition drawn from Japanese prints to advertise the publication itself. His contributions to "L'Estampe originale" helped cement the lithographic poster as a serious artistic form in 1890s Paris.
Printed edge to edge on a soft, durable woven area rug with a comfortable, non-slip feel.
