Botot Dentrifices: Liquid, Powder, Paste, Soap

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Botot Dentrifices: Liquid, Powder, Paste, Soap

c. 1925

Georges-Pierre Beuville (French, 1902–1982) Printed by Jules Simon S.A., Paris

An apothecary dressed in a seventeenth-century theatrical costume, similar to one worn by the physicians in Molière's last comedy--Le Malade imaginaire (The imaginary invalid) of 1673--peers over his glasses while holding two products in the Botot line, a toothpaste and a liquid dentifrice. Although the figure is bold and stylized, the depiction of the products is more detailed and realistic to ensure brand recognition.

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Object Details

Titles:

Botot Dentrifices: Liquid, Powder, Paste, Soap
Dentifrices Botot - Eau, poudre, pâte, savon

Date:

c. 1925

Artists:

Georges-Pierre Beuville (French, 1902–1982) Printed by Jules Simon S.A., Paris

Medium:

Color lithograph (poster)

Dimensions:

Sheet: 62 3/8 × 47 1/4 inches (158.4 × 120 cm) Other (archival box): 64 7/8 × 51 1/2 × 1 1/2 inches (164.8 × 130.8 × 3.8 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

The William H. Helfand Collection, 1981

Accession Number:

1981-114-5

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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