E. Moreau & Fils, Parfumeurs à Paris 1800 - 1900

This 19th-century advertisement for E. Moreau & Fils, Parfumeurs à Paris, is an example of commercial art. The image features a central ornate cartouche with the company's name and address, flanked by two vignettes depicting the process of perfume making in the factory. The visual elements such as floral motifs, and the details of the factory create a sense of opulence and sophistication, appealing to the discerning clientele of the time. The advertisement, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the history of advertising and the marketing of luxury goods in 19th-century Paris.