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a veritable bête noire, to be avoided whenever possible,

Besides his reputation as an illustrator, Malteste has made his mark as a painter of note, and in collaboration with Gelis-Didot has executed a charming poster for L' Absinthe Parisienne; while his poster for the Thêatre Antoine is one of the finest things of its kind yet produced,