Illustration by Paul Balluriau

Illustration by Paul Balluriau (1860–1917); part of a French newspaper, title: ‘Chanson de la Chair’; with passe-partout; print mounted on canvas, the reverse side of the sheet is still visible – letters show through; probably a page from the well-known weekly newspaper ‘Gil Blas’; the plate is signed, on the right-hand side with musical staves and song lyrics; a great work for fans of French chanson, French songs with a literary and poetic background; a typical work from the classical era from 1890 onwards; the sheet is dated ‘1898’ in pencil at the bottom right; Paul Balluriau was famous as a caricaturist and illustrator and was a member of the humorists; signs of wear consistent with age; dimensions: 38.5 x 17.5 cm