{"product_id":"late-19th-french-advertising-chromos-moliere-virgil-travel-scene-vintage-french-trade-cards-literary-and-historical-illustrations","title":"Late 19th - French Advertising Chromos - Moliere, Virgil, Travel Scene - Vintage French Trade Cards - Literary and Historical Illustrations","description":"This collection features three Late 19th-century French advertising chromos, serving as charming trade cards for a local business. Each card boasts a colorful, detailed illustration on its front, drawing inspiration from classical literature and everyday life. These vintage pieces offer a glimpse into the advertising aesthetics of the era, combining artistic appeal with commercial promotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne card depicts a scene from Virgil's 'Bucolics,' titled 'Scène des Bucoliques' (Scene from the Bucolics), with a portrait of 'Virgile, né près de Mantoue' (Virgil, born near Mantua). Another illustrates 'Scène du Malade Imaginaire' (Scene from The Imaginary Invalid) by Molière, featuring a portrait of 'J.B. Poquelin dit Molière, né à Paris en 1622, mort en 1673' (J.B. Poquelin known as Molière, born in Paris in 1622, died in 1673). The third card shows a bustling street scene with a carriage and elegantly dressed figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse of each card carries the advertisement for 'A. Larrivé, Successeur,' a grocer in Auxerre. The text 'Epicerie, Confiserie, Comestibles' (Grocery, Confectionery, Groceries) along with 'Vins \u0026amp; Liqueurs' (Wines \u0026amp; Liquors) details the goods offered at '50 \u0026amp; 52, Rue du Temple.' These cards are delightful historical artifacts.","brand":"AW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56073694511452,"sku":"0208-67","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8491\/5804\/files\/IMG_5038_94ada752-0590-432a-a391-04908ee2ca74.jpg?v=1764173716","url":"https:\/\/www.authentic-wonders.com\/products\/late-19th-french-advertising-chromos-moliere-virgil-travel-scene-vintage-french-trade-cards-literary-and-historical-illustrations","provider":"Authentic Wonders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}