Gil Blas was a periodical journal in France that was founded in 1879 in Paris. A Journal of articles on Art and Culture referring to writers such as Emle Zola etc with illustrations by famous artists including a large contribution by Theophile Steinlen. Many Poems, songs and short stories with illustrations. More and more difficult to find these early publications are gems to be discovered
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home. In this cover you see a reference to fashion.
Artist: Steinlen, Theofile Printer: Gil Blas, Paris Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1890c Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home.