“Déesse” – French Advertising Poster (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)

The “Déesse” poster is a stunning example of French Art Nouveau advertising art, created to promote a Paris-based bicycle brand during the Belle Époque—an era synonymous with elegance, innovation, and aesthetic refinement. The composition features a graceful allegorical female figure, dramatically raising a bicycle above her head, set against the soft glow of a sunset sky.