HENRI CASSIERS (1858-1944) AMERICAN LINE / SOUTHAMPTON / CHERBOURG / NEW YORK. 1900. 45x61 inches, 114 1/2x155 cm. O. de Rycker & Mendel, Brussels. Condition B+ / B: restored losses in lower right and top left corners; restoration along vertical and horizontal folds; staining in margins; colors slighlty attenuated. In 1884, the parent company of Red Star Line purchased the American Line. Whether he was advertising ships, cars, elixirs or resorts, Cassier's style primarily revolved around the people of his country. His posters are populated by fishermen, farmers and peasants within the typically flat landscapes of the region, and are notable as well for his use of flat, bright colors. One of at least two variants, the other promoting the trip in the reverse direction, "New York / Southampton." Cassiers p. 79, DFP-II 999, Weallans p. 25 (var).
