Folies-Bergere / Fleur de Lotus 1893
Buy this print on Etsy →Delicate petals and the shimmer of the footlights meet in "Folies-Bergere / Fleur de Lotus," an 1893 poster where the language of flowers becomes the language of the Parisian stage. Designed by Dufourt for the legendary Folies-Bergère, the image takes the lotus as its emblem, a blossom long tied to grace, exoticism and quiet sensuality, and turns it into an invitation to an evening at the most celebrated variety hall in the city. The result is a poster at once decorative and theatrical, floral and full of Belle Epoque allure.
The Folies-Bergère of the 1890s was the beating heart of Parisian nightlife, its bills a glittering procession of dancers, singers and spectacle, and its posters an art form designed to stop the passerby in mid-stride. Working in that great age of the lithographic poster, Dufourt draws on the era's love of botanical motif and flowing, decorative line, a sensibility that would soon flower fully into Art Nouveau. The lotus theme lends the design an air of the exotic and the poetic, aligning the pleasures of the stage with the beauty of the natural world. It is a piece that reads equally as cabaret history and as elegant floral art.
Our reproduction is printed on museum-grade 189gsm archival matte paper with pigment inks, chosen to preserve the poster's soft color and fine decorative detail. The substantial matte stock has a gentle, non-reflective surface that reads as true fine art, letting the floral hues stay delicate and even without glare. Pigment inks provide rich, stable tone and archival longevity, resisting fading so the print keeps its beauty for years. This is a faithful fine-art reproduction made to gallery standards, not an original antique, produced so a graceful piece of Belle Epoque design can hang in a modern home.
Choose from five sizes to suit your wall: 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30 and 24x36 inches. The smaller formats are lovely on a gallery wall, in a powder room, a boudoir or a home bar, while the larger prints make a serene focal point above a bed, vanity or sofa. The poster's floral, decorative character makes it a versatile choice, at home in romantic, botanical and art-nouveau-leaning interiors as easily as in eclectic or modern rooms. It pairs beautifully with other Folies-Bergère and floral vintage posters for a curated display.
Every print ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame in whatever style you love, from gilded ornament to clean modern lines. Whether you are dressing a bedroom, styling a lounge or searching for a memorable gift for a lover of Paris, flowers or vintage design, this Fleur de Lotus poster brings the elegance of the Belle Epoque stage and the beauty of the blossom to any wall. Hang it and let the lotus bloom quietly in your home.
