2nd Exhibition of the Humorists
Medium
Color lithograph on cream wove paper laid down on linen
Dimensions
Sheet: 109 × 80.5 cm (42 15/16 × 31 3/4 in.)
Classification
lithograph
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
59351
Art Historical Context
Jean Louis Forain's *2nd Exhibition of theists* (1911) is a color lithograph poster that captures the lively spirit of early 20th-century Parisian art scenes. Created as promotional material for the second showcase of humoristic artists—likely featuring satirical illustrators and caricaturists—this work exemplifies Forain's transition from Impressionism to his later mastery of witty, socially observant graphics. Forain, a of Degas and a contributor to journals like *Le Rire*, infused his posters with sharp social commentary and dynamic compositions, making public art both accessible and entert...