This is a vintage offset lithograph by the artist ALEX, titled "Le Mal de Vénus" (The Illness of Venus). This historical art print features a classic mythological scene depicting Hercules and Venus, rendered with an illustrative style typical of late 19th or early 20th-century French publications. The print showcases a muted, earthy color palette of greens, browns, and ochres, making it a distinctive piece of wall art or home decor for collectors of antique prints and early 20th-century French illustration.

The artwork is plate-signed "ALEX" in the lower right corner, a characteristic of prints from this period. The title "LE MAL DE VÉNUS" is printed at the top center, and a humorous dialogue related to the phylloxera epidemic is printed below the main image, adding historical context to this unique piece. This listing includes the loose print, which is currently housed in a clear protective sleeve. It will be carefully packaged for shipment.

Specifications:
Artist: ALEX
Title: Le Mal de Vénus
Item Type: Offset Lithograph
Substrate/Material: Paper
Orientation: Portrait
Color Palette: Multi-Color (Earthy Tones, Greens, Browns, Ochres)
Signature: Plate-Signed
Edition: Open Edition
Framing: Unframed/Loose Sheet
Included Components: 1x Loose Print, 1x Clear Protective Sleeve
Publisher Mark: Visible text from original publication
Year of Production: Circa 1900-1920s (estimated based on style and subject matter)
Country of Origin: France
Subject: Mythology, Classical Figures, Humor, Allegory
Style: Art Nouveau, Belle Époque