La Vie Parisienne cover. The Mouse by Herouard. This is the 11X14 original cover only. La Vie Parisienne (the Parisian life) was a French weekly magazine founded in Paris in 1863 and was published without interruption until 1970. It was popular at the start of the 20th century. Originally it covered novels, sports, theater, music and the arts. In 1905 the magazine changed hands and the new editor Charles Saglio changed its format to suit the modern reader. It soon evolved into a mildly risqué erotic publication. During World War I. Personally warned American servicemen against purchasing the magazine, which boosted its popularity in the United States. La Vie Parisienne was hugely successful because it combined a new mix of subjectsshort stories, veiled gossip and fashion banter, also comments about subjects from love and the arts to the stock exchangewith beautiful cartoons and full-page color illustrations by leading artists of the age. Alongside this the magazine also reflected the changing interests and values of the start of the 20th century population such as fashion and frivolity. The artwork of La Vie parisienne reflected the stylization of Art Nouveau. Illustration, mirroring the aesthetic of the age as well as the values, and this coupled with the intellectualism, wit and satire of its written contributions was a combination that proved irresistible to the French public. Chosen Reflections Inc/Million Magazines, Kaufman TX 75142. Over one million magazines and prints in stock. In the trade since 1976. The item “1916 La Vie Parisienne Original French Mouse cover only by Herouard Art Deco” is in sale since Friday, May 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Magazines”. The seller is “millionmagazines” and is located in Kaufman, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Topic: Art & Photography
- Subscription: Yes
- Publication Name: La Vie Parisienne
- Publication Frequency: Weekly
- Features: Collector’s Edition
- Publication Month: June
- Publication Year: 1916
- Format: Physical
- Language: French
- Genre: Art & Photography