RENÉ PÉAN (1875-1940) A LA PLACE CLICHY / NOUVEAUTÉS DE LA SAISON. 1898. 48 1/2x34 3/4 inches, 123x88 cm. Chaix, Paris. Condition B+: repaired tears and creases in margins and image; restoration along vertical and horizontal folds. René Péan was a student and a close follower of Chéret. They worked together at the Chaix printing firm and many of Pean's images bear a striking resemblance to Chéret's work in drawing style, coloring and even lettering. In addition to showing off the fashionable clothing available at the store, Péan's poster also promises shoppers free flowers with their purchases. Maîtres pl. 191, Gold 115.
