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Step back in time to 1898 with this advertising masterpiece designed for the French bicycle company, Cycles "Le Globe."
French artist Emile Clouet's masterpiece is a vibrant tribute to an era brimming with spirit and possibility. Behold the striking image: a woman, adorned in a flowing white gown with delicate red lace and a crimson ribbon gracing her hair, exudes empowerment. Her confident posture and puffed sleeves speak of liberation as she raises her right hand while her left rests gracefully on her hip. Riding the cutting-edge "Le Globe" bicycle, she's embraced by a golden globe, symbolizing the bicycle's revolutionary global impact.
"Cycles Le Globe" blazes in bold red, commanding attention and perfectly complementing the stunning backdrop. The colors dance from lush green to brilliant gold, culminating in deep blue, creating a twilight atmosphere that's nothing short of enchanting and surreal.
More than any other innovation, the bicycle was a catalyst for women's emancipation during this era. It offered unchaperoned freedom, a concept nearly inconceivable for most women of the time.
This authentic stone lithograph is not just a piece of advertising art; it's a testament to an era of progress and change, where the bicycle became a symbol of women's liberation and newfound mobility. Display it proudly, and let it transport you to a time when freedom was just a pedal away.
Condition: Very Good. Age appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines have been professionally restored. Minor printer marks in left border. Light scuffs. Conservation mounted on linen. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
Age appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines have been professionally restored. Minor printer marks in left border. Light scuffs. Conservation mounted on linen. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
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All of our posters are guaranteed to be authentic and as described in the product description to the best of our knowledge and belief, and in good faith. Quite simply, if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply contact us within 14 days of receipt and we'll gladly accept your return, providing the item is in the same condition as it was sent.
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Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be sent in the original packaging.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable). Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. Any item that is returned more than 14 days after delivery may also be ineligible.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. Your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within two business days. Original shipping costs are not refundable.
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7514 Girard Ave
STE 1615
La Jolla, CA 92037
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