Noël (Holiday Card)
1912
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1912
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This holiday card shows a woman in a green coat handing out flowers to a child in a sled. An elephant with a trunk curled up stands nearby, and a boat floats in the background. The flowers are big and soft-looking, with pink and white petals. The whole scene feels light and playful, like a dream. The artist signed it "Noël 1912" and wrote "Paris" at the bottom, along with an address. The text at the top says "Les meilleurs souhaits de Mme George Auriol," meaning "Best wishes from Mrs. George Auriol." If you like this whimsical style, check out George Auriol (French, 1863–1938) for more playful art.
