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Jane Atche Job 1896 34 h x 24 w in (86 x 61 cm) This is the rare proof before letters in the smaller format. "We know just enough about Jane Atche to be intrigued. She was born in Toulouse, worked in lithographic prints-at first in black and white only, later in color-and earned an honorable mention at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais in 1902. Her scarce posters all disclose that Mucha was obviously [a strong influence]" (Wine Spectator, 101). Abdy, in fact, considers Atche one of Mucha's two best followers in France (p. 100). Of her half dozen known posters, this one for the cigarette paper firm is her most spectacular. We get the lyricism of Art Nouveau in the handling of the green dress and the smoke, combined with a compelling Lautrec-esque management of the solid black cape as it slashes through the design. On all levels, it succeeds completely. Literature: (all var but PAI): Atche, p. 41; DFP-II, 24; Reims, 208; Abdy, p. 149; Wine Spectator, 101; Masters 1900, p. 26; PAI-LXXXVIII, 198 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.