VALLOTTON, Felix, Dernière nouveauté (The latest thing)

Vallotton gently mocks the overlap between mourning and fashion that was prevalent in late 19th Century societies where mourning was a long-drawn-out ritual. He perfectly captures the false commiseration of the salesman.

VALLOTTON, Felix (1865–1925)

Dernière nouveauté (The latest thing)

Medium: Lithograph, 1893
Catalogue reference: Vallotton & Goerg 44. Signed with the initials in blue pencil and numbered 13/100.
Condition: A fine impression printed on fine cream wove with wide margins. Apart from very slight dust-marking in the lower right corner, in very good condition.
Size: 220 × 217mm
Additional notes: Vallotton gently mocks the overlap between mourning and fashion that was prevalent in late 19th Century societies where mourning was a long-drawn-out ritual. He perfectly captures the false commiseration of the salesman.
Price: $2,000 USD

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