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HENRI CASSIERS (1858-1944) BRUSSELS UNIVERSAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. 1910. 47x30 inches, 119 1/2x76 1/2 cm. J.E. Goosens, Brussels. Condition B+ / B: tears, repaired tears, creases, minor losses and restored losses in margins and image; horizontal creases; trimmed at sides; tape on verso. Paper. "To call attention to its international exposition in 1910, the city of Brussels brought forth a gala poster that capitalized on the public's interest in a promising new mode of transportation, the dirigible airship. With flags flying, the Stars and Stripes prominently among them, an airship of the Lebaudy-type hovers over the city's [Town's Square, showing the] historic Grand Palace. On the right is the Town Hall and in the background Brewer's Hall" (Looping the Loop p. 57). Cassiers was a painter from Flanders who designed many successful posters, most notably for his main client, the Antwerp-based Red Star Line ship company. Whether he was advertising ships, cars, elixirs or resorts, his style primarily revolved around the people of his country, and his posters are populated by Belgian fishermen, farmers and peasants within typically flat landscapes. This image is more architectural and culturally-specific than much of his other work. This is the English version. Looping the Loop pl. 35 (var), DFP-II 1004 (var).
