Chas Laborde (1886–1941) – “aux Belles Poules” – Original Color Etching, 1926

A beautiful original color etching by Chas Laborde (1886–1941), titled “Aux belles poules,” plate no. 20 from the album “Rues et visages de Paris”, published in 1926.

This picturesque and lively composition evokes the nightlife of Paris during the Roaring Twenties. With his incisive line work, keen eye for detail, and subtle color palette, Chas Laborde presents a scene full of character, reflecting his unique perspective on Parisian life between the two world wars.

The work depicts the famous Parisian brothel “Aux Belles Poules,” located at 32 Rue Saint-Denis, an iconic venue of Parisian nightlife at the time.

Created using intaglio printing, this print features a beautifully defined intaglio, indicating that it was printed from a plate.

The plate is accompanied by its original protective slip, bearing the printed inscription “20. – Aux belles poules,” a particularly interesting bibliophilic detail that links the print to the album from which it originated.

The print is unsigned and not individually numbered, consistent with its presentation as a supplementary plate in an illustrated book.

An original print of fine quality, combining artistic, historical, and documentary interest, particularly representative of Parisian iconography from the Roaring Twenties.

Dimensions of the print block: 23 x 27.5 cm
Overall dimensions: 32.5 x 41.5 cm
Presentation: with original captioned label