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Liberator
French famous vintage Art Nouveau advertising poster for
Liberator Cycles & Motocycles. It was created circa 1899 by the artist Jean de Paléologue, known as "Pal".
The poster is an iconic example of Belle Époque advertising, featuring a powerful female figure in armor, described as a mix between a Gallic warrior and a Valkyrie, standing next to a bicycle and holding a large sword and shield.
Historical Information

Artist: Jean de Paléologue (Pal)
Date: Circa 1899
Company Location: The company had a factory at 47 Rue Cartier Bresson in Pantin, a commune near Paris, France.
Printer/Publisher: The poster was printed by Imp. Jules Simon at 57, Boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris, and also by Kossuth & Cie, Paris.
Company History: Liberator Cycles opened their Pantin factory in 1898 and were later purchased by the company La Française Diamant in 1909.
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