Product description
In the flowing organic tradition of the late nineteenth-century Belle Époque, This print captures the intersection of industrial progress and decorative beauty. The composition centers on a contemplative female figure, her golden hair swirling in characteristic Art Nouveau coils, as she rests her chin above a set of bicycle handlebars. To her right, a heavy hammer sits upon an anvil, symbolizing the craftsmanship behind the machine, all framed by a deep crimson field and the elegant typography of the Harry Reynaud agency in Paris.
This piece evokes the newfound freedom of the 1890s bicycle craze, where the machine represented both modern liberation and refined engineering. It carries an atmosphere of Parisian sophistication, blending the strength of ironwork with the delicacy of nature as seen in the laurel branches held in the figure’s hand. The gaze of the woman is dreamy yet grounded, suggesting a quiet pride in the mechanical marvels of the era.
It belongs with the vintage advertising posters, and looks deliberate hung near art nouveau prints.
What You’re Getting
Premium Quality, Every Print
MerchFuse prints are designed for collectors and home styling: crisp artwork, archival-feel paper, careful quality checks and secure packaging.
Paper Quality
200 GSM matte stock
Heavyweight fine-art-style matte paper with a smooth, low-glare finish that feels substantial and displays beautifully under frames.
Ink & Longevity
Archival print clarity
Produced with professional print processes for rich color, clean edges and long-lasting indoor display quality.
Packaging
Protected for transit
Each order is packed flat or rolled depending on size, using protective mailers or tubes so the print arrives safely.
Before You Order
Find Your Perfect Print Size
Choose from frame-ready poster sizes that work with standard off-the-shelf frames and modern gallery-wall layouts.
After It Arrives
How to Frame & Display Your Print
A clean tube-to-wall setup: let the print relax, choose a standard frame, then style it as a hero piece or part of a gallery wall.
- Unroll & relaxLay the print face-down on a clean flat surface for 20–30 minutes before framing.
- Pick a standard frameUse a matching off-the-shelf frame; no trimming or custom framing is needed for standard sizes.
- Hang away from moistureAvoid bathrooms, direct sunlight and damp areas for the longest-lasting display.
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