Poster for XVme Salon des artistes décorateurs - Jean Dupas

A 1926 Art Deco lithograph by Jean Dupas, created for the 15th Salon des Artistes Décorateurs at the Grand Palais in Paris.

This lithographic poster by Jean Dupas advertises the 15th Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, held at the Grand Palais in Paris in 1926. Dupas, a central figure in the Art Deco movement, employs his signature aesthetic: elongated, stylised figures with porcelain skin and almond-shaped eyes. The composition features two women in profile, their forms overlapping to create a sense of classical elegance combined with modern graphic sensibilities. The imagery draws upon neoclassical influences, yet the sharp lines and flattened perspective remain firmly rooted in the 1920s. One figure holds a rose, while the other balances a golden fruit, with a bird perched atop her hair. These symbolic elements reflect the decorative focus of the exhibition, which sought to integrate fine art into the domestic sphere. The typography is integrated into the lower portion of the print, maintaining the balance between the illustrative content and the informational requirements of a commercial poster. Dupas was known for his work in fashion illustration and interior design, and this piece captures the refined, aspirational quality of the era. The muted colour palette, punctuated by the red of the rose and the yellow of the fruit, directs the viewer's attention to the faces of the subjects. The work provides a clear example of how commercial graphic design during the interwar period adopted the visual language of high art to promote cultural events. The print is a representative example of the sophisticated, streamlined style that defined French graphic arts in the mid-1920s.