Designer: Seymour Chwast, American

Title: Nouveau Salon des Cent
Hommage a Toulouse-Lautrec
from "Nouveau Salon des Cent" portfolio

Limited printing of only 380
Printed in Paris, 2001

Size: 26 3/4" x 38 1/2"
Condition: Very good, light stain in corner
Original poster from portfolio
Framed to protect poster, not archival framing

Price: $250. Reference: Chwast 17

The "Nouveau Salon des Cent" portfolio consists of 100 posters created by 100 of the best graphic designers of our time, from 24 different countries including China, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Zimbabwe, the United-States and most of the European countries, as a tribute to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, for the Centenary of his death, 1901-2001. Initiated by the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum Partners' Club and iIn cooperation with the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum of Albi. The printing was limited to only 380. The posters have been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world.

Seymour Chwast (born August 18, 1931) an American graphic designer, illustrator, and type designer.

He was born in Bronx, New York, August 18, 1931 and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union in 1951. Milton Glaser, Edward Sorel, and he founded Push Pin Studios in 1954. The award-winning bi-monthly publication The Push Pin Graphic was a product of their collaboration.

Chwast is famous for his commercial artwork, which includes, posters, food packaging, magazine covers, and publicity art. Often referred to as "the left-handed designer," Chwast's unique graphic design melded social commentary and an innovative approach to photography. He is thought of as a key American designer who, along with Herb Lubalin and Tibor Kalman, influenced Howard Milton.

He is the font designer of Chwast Buffalo, Fofucha, Loose Caboose NF, and Weedy Beasties NF.

He is a member of Alliance Graphique International (AGI).