GRIFFON ‘Griffon ”Bicyclettes – Motocyclettes” Lithographic poster printed by: G. Elleaume, 10, Rue de Buci , Paris. Artist: Jean Matet (1870 – 1936) [Bears signature in image] Dated: c.1905 Materials/Media: Original lithographic poster, linen backed Note: Jean Matet (1870 – 1936) was an artist painter and French Illustrator born in Montpellier in 1870 and died in Paris in 1936. He illustrated books for children, and provides the company of railroad of Western compositions decorative to illustrate posters or other publications. He worked also for music publishing, illustrating sheet music (particularly for the editions Ondet).