The Prudent Buyer Selects the Shirk Bicycle - Ottmann Lith. Co.
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Description
A vibrant Art Nouveau lithographic poster by Ottmann Lith. Co. promoting the 'Shirk' bicycle, featuring an elegant woman and stylised floral designs. A charming piece of vintage advertising art.
This vibrant lithographic poster, created by Ottmann Lith. Co. between 1890 and 1900, exemplifies the Art Nouveau style in advertising. The poster promotes the 'Shirk' bicycle, touting it as 'the latest, neatest, and lightest bicycle in the world'. The design features an elegant woman in a large hat and elaborate dress, confidently riding a Shirk bicycle. She is surrounded by stylised blue flowers and swirling lines, typical of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Smaller figures of men on bicycles appear in the background, adding depth to the composition. The text is integrated seamlessly into the design, with bold lettering that draws the eye. The poster's tagline, 'It cures the blues, it saves the shoes, it brings content and merriment,' cleverly links the bicycle to a lifestyle of leisure and well-being. This print captures a moment in time when cycling was becoming increasingly popular, and advertising was embracing artistic innovation. As a fine art print, this piece adds a touch of vintage charm and historical interest to any space. Its bold colours and intricate details make it a striking focal point, perfect for adding character to a living room, study, or hallway. The poster's message of joy and freedom resonates even today, making it a delightful addition to any home.
Return policy
Because every print is made to order, we don't offer change-of-mind returns, refunds or exchanges. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll replace it free of charge — just contact us within 48 hours of delivery. EU customers have a 14-day cooling-off right. See our refunds page for full details.
Shipping
We ship worldwide, printing at the production hub nearest to your delivery address. Delivery times and costs vary by destination — you'll see the options available to you at checkout.
Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
The Prudent Buyer Selects the Shirk Bicycle - Ottmann Lith. Co.
Our Features
Designed for Lasting Impact
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Choose poster, framed print, canvas or framed canvas
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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