Paul Berthon and L’Ermitage (1897) Sunday, March 8, 2026
Paul Berthon’s L’Ermitage (1897) is one of the most refined posters of the Art Nouveau era. Created for the Paris literary review L’Ermitage Revue Illustrée, the lithograph combines flowing organic line, symbolic imagery, and elegant decorative design characteristic of the Belle Époque poster movement. This article examines Berthon’s biography, his role within Art Nouveau graphic arts, the origins of the poster, and its artistic significance. It also discusses the various formats in which the image was issued—including the original poster and the Les Maîtres de l’Affiche plate—along with their dimensions, rarity, and collecting considerations.
