
This mirror depicts a poster for Julius Meier-Graefe's 1899 opening of "La Maison Moderne," a Parisian art gallery.
It was designed by Maurice Biais, a notable artist and designer of the Belle Époque style. The poster showcases a woman admiring the Art Nouveau items available at the gallery.
The gallery aimed to showcase Art Nouveau designs, including furniture, pottery, glass, lamps, and jewellery.
Maurice Biais was a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement and was known for his illustrations and designs. He also designed furniture for La Maison Moderne.
The poster features an elegant woman admiring the displayed goods, highlighting the gallery's refined and modern aesthetic.
These versions of the mirror were created in the 1970s using careful colourimetry to match the original. This poster is featured in exhibitions showcasing French and Belgian Art Nouveau.
Biais was known for his active social life and marriage to Jane Avril, a muse of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. The poster remains a notable example of Belle Époque design and a reminder of La Maison Moderne's innovative spirit.