Englebert Ballon
Lithography on paper
Henry Le Monnier was born in Paris and studied drawing and painting at the École Pilon and the School for Decorative Art in Paris. As a poster artist, he worked for various printing houses; Lutecia (1923-32), Joseph Charles (1934 – 43) and Gaillard (1934 – 54). In addition, he pursued a career in illustrating.
One of the great masters of lithography, his images promoted products from Perrier water to Automobiles Unic and La savon Soprosoie. His numerous Art Deco images encompass a great sense of humor and an astute eye for detail.
A fashionable lady in a red dress and white hat sits atop an Englebert tyre. Englebert was a leading tyre manufacturing company founded in 1868 by Oscar Englebert in Liège, Belgium. The movement in the lady’s dress suggests the element of speed associated with tyres and automobiles.
Publishing House Lutetia, 53, Rue Rochechouart, Paris
Creation Mars 1925