Galerie contemporaine artistique : peintres et sculpteurs 1881

This is a cover page for the fifth annual edition of the "Galerie Contemporaine Artistique" (Artistic Contemporary Gallery) published in Paris by Ludovic Baschet in 1881. This publication lists contemporary painters and sculptors, showcasing the trends and prominent artists of the time in France. Henri Demesse, the artist, is one of the many artists listed in the publication, which could indicate he was a rising artist in the French art scene. The artwork is in the form of a book cover and serves as a record of the art world in the 19th century.