Toulouse-Lautrec LE8 Fountain Pen
| Release Information | |
|---|---|
| Collection | Artisan |
| Year | 2016 |
| Product Identification | |
| Medium Nib | MB113937 |
Mike's Status : Want it!
Product features
| Cap | The grid pattern of the windmill arms of the Moulin Rouge provided the inspiration for the design of the skeletonized upper part of the Au750 solid rose-tone gold cap. The cap is hand-painted to resemble a corset with small waist and seductive curves in red precious lacquer. The rings on the cone and cap top are are adorned with 113 diamonds in brilliant cut (~0,5 ct.). |
| Cap Top | The emblem is made of mother-of-pearl. |
| Clip | In reference to the symbol of the Moulin Rouge, his preferred club, the clip is shaped like a windmill. It is set with a yellow sapphire in brilliant cut (~0,10 ct.). |
| Overall Design | It was in the cabarets and nightclubs of Montmartre where he found his inspiration and the motifs that would characterise his distinctive style - the overall design of this Edition recalls the riotous performances and risqué costumes of the cancan dancers. A side of him, which was seldom brought to light, was his passion for equestrian paintings - the Ag925 silver barrel is enriched with a horse drawing of the early years of his career. |
| Cone | A red garnet (~0,84 ct.) set in the Au750 solid gold cone of the writing instrument is shaped in reference to the shoes worn by the legendary Moulin Rouge dancers. |
| Nib | In homage to the great artist of the Moulin Rouge, a fine engraving on his signature bowler hat and pince-nez is found on the Au750 gold nib. |
| Limitation | The year 1891, when the first and popular Moulin Rouge poster ‘La Goulue’ was created by Toulouse-Lautrec, is the inspiration behind the limitation of this Edition to 8 pieces. |
Marketing Verbiage
The name Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) is synonymous with the glittering atmosphere of Belle Èpoque Paris. He immortalized the Parisian underworld of his era, while simultaneously challenging the genre of poster art and refining the techniques of lithographic printing.
Main SKU: 113937