Art Nouveau mirror, "The French Rooster Triumphant over the German Eagle", 1916

Important mirror by emile andré, "the french rooster triumphant over the german eagle" after job, art nouveau, 1916 important fireplace mirror / trumeau. Wood covered with copper and brass sheets, studded, embossed and patinated, decorated with glass beads. Superb brasswork dating from the first world war. The main scene, in the upper part, is inspired by the famous propaganda poster by the illustrator job: the republican french rooster is victorious over the imperial german eagle: his crown is on the ground and a new day of peace (pax) is dawning. Laurel and oak leaves are also present, symbols of military victories. Beveled glass of the mirror. Signed and dated on the back: "made by e andre in the year 1916 - april 23 andre " good condition. Dimensions: height: 152 cm width: 80 cm depth: 4 cm.