Monte-Carlo / Concours de Chiens 1905

There is a breezy Riviera glamour to Monte-Carlo / Concours de Chiens 1905, a poster advertising a dog show in the most fashionable resort of the Belle Epoque. It conjures a world of seaside elegance, leisure, and society spectacle, when Monte-Carlo drew the beau monde and every event on its calendar was announced with style.

Sandy Hook was the pen name of Georges Taboureau, an artist working in the lively French poster tradition of the early twentieth century, an idiom known for its light touch, wit, and flair for scenes of society and leisure. Around 1905, artists in this vein specialized in charming, animated imagery, using clean color and spirited drawing to capture the pleasures of resort life. A canine competition on the Riviera was exactly the kind of fashionable diversion that inspired such posters, a chance for elegant owners to parade prize dogs along the sunlit terraces while the casino, the yachts, and the sea glittered nearby, and the subject invites a note of humor and elegance alike. Monte-Carlo in these years was the playground of aristocrats and celebrities, and its printed announcements were designed to flatter that glamorous clientele. Whatever the precise composition, the work reflects the sunny sophistication and graphic charm that defined Belle Epoque advertising for the leisured class, a style prized by collectors of vintage French design.

Our reproduction is made on museum-grade 189gsm archival matte paper with pigment inks, chosen for their richness and long-term stability. The matte surface shows the artwork cleanly and without glare, keeping color fresh and detail crisp while preserving the elegant feel of the original. Archival materials keep the palette true and resist fading over the years. This is a gallery-quality fine-art reproduction printed to order, not an original antique, produced so the wit and charm of the design come through faithfully.

Choose from five sizes: 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, and 24x36 inches. Smaller formats suit a gallery wall, a hallway, a mudroom, or a reading nook, while the larger sizes bring Riviera flair to a living room, entry, or a collection celebrating travel and leisure. The dog-show theme makes it an especially charming choice for animal lovers and dog owners, as well as fans of vintage travel and society posters. Pair it with other Belle Epoque prints for a curated, cosmopolitan look, or hang it alone as a cheerful focal point.

Every poster ships rolled in protective packaging and arrives ready to frame in the standard size you choose, an easy and affordable way to bring vintage character home. It also makes a delightful gift for dog lovers, Francophiles, and admirers of classic poster art. Hang Monte-Carlo / Concours de Chiens 1905 and let the sunlit elegance of the Riviera bring charm, humor, and old-world style to your walls, a postcard from the sunlit days when even a dog show was an occasion for high society and the whole coast dressed for the part.