Les Crimes de Peyrebeille
To scale 31 x 24 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
In this 1885 study, Chéret explores the sculptural grace and violent momentum of the "Red Inn" murders. The illustration immortalizes a promotional campaign for Victor Chauvet’s account in Le Lyon Républicain, emphasizing the noble, terrified silhouette of the victim, the aggressive, hammer-wielding poise of the assailant, and the chaotic, overturned furniture that signals a struggle in progress. Chéret’s approach celebrates the aesthetic refinement and psychological weight of the era’s fascination with the macabre, showcasing the event not just as a headline, but as a symbolic beacon of high-stakes Parisian storytelling. The work transforms a functional advertisement into a profound study of light, terror, and the poetic allure of the classic thriller.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 24 in
- Frame
- gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1162321
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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