Lyon, Atelier Travard, circa. 1920-1930. Broadsheet (65.5 x 51.0 cm). Original pochoir with additional, extensive gouache painting.

The French firm of Travard was a major designer of wallpaper and textile used for curtains and furniture. Their designs made during the 1920's, rank among the most beautiful Art Deco designs. The designers used various templates in their compositions, and a wide variety of motifs and colours. This one, on black paper, shows poppy-like flowers, in shades of blue, or in a contrasting combination of red, orange, light green and some blue, as well as some curved grey lines, suggesting movement. Travard blind-stamp in the lower right corner. Four pinpoint holes in the margins, some marginal chipping, and short tears, otherwise fine, the colouring fresh and bright.