A Trip to Chinatown, Maîtres de l'Affiche

This striking 1900 poster, A Trip to Chinatown, comes from the celebratedde l'Affiche series and is the work of Pryde & Nicholson, better known as The Beggarstaff Brothers. Renowned for their innovative approach to poster art, this British duo broke away from detailed illustration to embrace bold shapes and minimal color, influencing the development of modern graphic design. The piece exemplifies their signature style with its simplified silhouette of a figure dressed in traditional attire, set against a vivid orange background framed by a rich brown border. The playful, irregular lettering adds an energetic, almost whimsical touch that contrasts with the figure’s calm pose. Produced by the Dancerfield Printing Company in London, this lithograph reflects the growing fascination in the West with Asian culture around the turn of the century. A Trip to Chinatown is a classic example of how The Beggarstaff Brothers used abstraction and negative space to create compelling visual narratives, making this print a must-have for collectors of Art Nouveau, early modern graphic art, and theatrical advertising history. Size: 15.75" x 11.5" Size: 15.75" x 11.50" Artist: The Beggarstaff Brothers Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Small repaired tear in lower left corner. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.