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Alfred Johannot - Le Champ d'Asile, from The Complete Works of Béranger - 1829 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Alfred Johannot - Le Champ d'Asile, from The Complete Works of Béranger - 1829 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Alfred Johannot - Le Champ d'Asile, from The Complete Works of Béranger - Kiss-Cut Sticker Design

This design reproduces the 1829 intaglio print by Alfred Johannot, illustrating the poignant historical narrative of the Champ d'Asile—the short-lived settlement founded in Texas by exiled Napoleonic officers.

Composition and Visual Detail

The scene is defined by the sharp, dramatic contrasts inherent to the intaglio process, capturing a somber, cinematic tableau. Johannot utilizes intricate cross-hatching to build depth, focusing on the weary figures of soldiers cast against a harsh, untamed landscape. The composition is grounded by the heavy shadows and precise linework typical of early 19th-century book illustration, where every stroke serves to emphasize the stark transition from military grandeur to the isolation of the frontier.

Historical Significance

Le Champ d'Asile represents a specific moment of Romantic-era disillusionment, memorializing the failed colony established by Bonapartist veterans after their defeat. The figures are stripped of their usual ornamental glory, presented instead as survivors grappling with the consequences of geopolitical upheaval. As part of the collection accompanying Béranger’s works, the image bridges the gap between political satire and historical elegy, serving as a visual testament to the transient nature of power and the persistence of the displaced.

Form and Application

The kiss-cut format allows this complex, evocative etching to exist as a discrete silhouette, detaching the soldiers from their original literary context to occupy a new space. Because the cut follows the precise boundaries of Johannot's masterwork, the sticker functions as a portable, high-contrast fragment of 19th-century art history, ready to be applied to flat surfaces where the dense, monochromatic detail can be examined at close range.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.