Eau Le Galion - Bourrasque 1950s Original Print RefPO#08 The woman is Gaby Deslys

The woman is Gaby Deslys originating from Marseille (short for "Gabrielle of the Lillies")

despite the similarity of its name to "beer"

were affectionately nicknamed after him

which helped fund its massive expansion

This poster by Chéret is indicative of the style for which he was known

Eau Le Galion - Bourrasque 1950s Original Print RefPO#08 The woman is Gaby DeslysLe Galion Parfumeur a Paris, is a fragrance house created by perfumer Paul Vacher in 1936. This wonderfully retro print is part of a series designed by artist Claude Maurel in the 1950s. Particulars: This print is from an original vintage magazine It has been professionally conserved and backed on acid free linen paper. Find out more about what this means and why it's important: poster and print conservation and restoration.