Prix de la Nature
Accession number:
1910.01
Maker:
Gamy
(probably Marguerite Montaut); published by Mabileau et Cie, Paris
Historical period:
1910
Type:
Print
Dimensions:
H x W: 16 in. / 34 in.
Acquisition date:
N/A
Credit line:
The Army and Navy Club Library Trust Fund
Location:
B1, Eagle Grill
Provenance:
N/A
Label:
This original turn-of-the-century French aviation poster, signed “Gamy,” was most likely created by Margeurite Montaut, wife of the celebrated French poster artist Ernest Montaut (1878-1909). Prints continued to be produced after Montaut’s early death in 1909 and it is believed that those signed 'Gamy' were created by Montaut's wife, Marguerite, 'Gamy' being an anagram of her nickname 'Magy.’ Her works were occasionally signed 'M. Montaut.'