Description
1961 Galerie Charpentier Exhibition Lithograph – Edouard Manet’s “Portrait of Henry Bernstein”
This vintage lithographic poster was created for the 1961 exhibition showcasing one hundred important French paintings at Galerie Charpentier in Paris. The featured image is “Portrait of Henry Bernstein as a Young Boy”, painted by Edouard Manet in 1881.
About Henry Bernstein:
Henri Bernstein was a well-known French playwright, famous for his dramatic and sensational works. Beyond his literary contributions, he actively campaigned against Nazism and anti-Semitism. His anti-Nazi play Elvire remained on stage in Paris until the city fell to German forces during World War II.
About the Image:
The portrait highlights young Bernstein in a sailor’s suit, a style that was widely popular across Europe and America in the 19th century. This iconic attire has since influenced school uniforms in several Asian countries.
