Les Mysteres de la Tour Pointue 1899

"Les Mystères de la Tour Pointue" is a 1899 poster by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, an artist known for his illustrations of Parisian life. The poster advertises a serialized novel by M. Goron, a former French police chief, published in the Parisian newspaper *Le Journal*. The poster depicts a dramatic scene, a struggle between three individuals, possibly a crime being committed or a scene from the novel. This type of poster design was popular in the late 19th century to attract the attention of passersby and promote the publication. It's a testament to the evolving art of poster design, combining art and publicity, and reflects the growing popularity of serialized novels in the late 19th century.