![Théâtre du Chat noir. Sainte Geneviève. [Couverture aux lis] : [couverture de… by George Auriol, 1893 — archival coffee print from Bibliothèque nationale de France (Gallica)](https://coffeeposters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CA-029.jpg)
Historical context
George Auriol (1863–1938) produced this hand-colored lithograph in 1893. The piece is held by Bibliothèque nationale de France (Gallica) and is in the public domain under Public Domain; we sourced the file from the institution’s open-access program and prepared it for archival printing.
The master file is 7168 × 5204 pixels. At 300 DPI it prints clean at approximately 23 inches on the long edge before any visible loss; below that scale all three included print sizes hold cleanly.
Catalog
| Artist | George Auriol , 1863–1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | Théâtre du Chat noir. Sainte Geneviève. [Couverture aux lis] : [couverture de programme] / George Auriol |
| Year | 1893 |
| Medium | Hand-colored lithograph |
| Holding | Bibliothèque nationale de France (Gallica) |
| License | Public Domain |
| Archive № | CA-029 |
Print specifications
The shelf-scale hang. Matte fine-art paper, slim warm-toned frame.
The size at which the piece reads at full detail. Generous mat, walnut frame.
Pushable for a feature wall. At this scale the brushwork or lithographic stipple is visible at close inspection.
Source statement
Digital source: Bibliothèque nationale de France (Gallica), open-access program (license: Public Domain). Original record accessible via the Wikimedia Commons page linked in the catalog metadata.
Original work: George Auriol, 1893, Hand-colored lithograph. Held by Bibliothèque nationale de France (Gallica).
Restoration notes. Conservative balance: paper tone preserved from the institutional scan, mild contrast lift, color values held to source. No reconstructive retouching.
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